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Jigawa Spends N1.210b to Repair 9-Towns' Electricity

By Salisu K Ismail, Dutse

Jigawa state government has announced plans to spend over N1.210 billion on electricity works and repairs across 9 major towns in the state. 

The project, aimed at improving the power supply and infrastructure, is expected to be completed within the next 3 months.

This was made known by the Managing Director, Jigawa State Rural Electricity Board Engr. Sani Zubairu during the bid opening for the year 2024 Rehabilitation, Extension and Construction of Electrification projects held, Thursday, at the Board premises in Dutse, the state capital.

Speaking to newsmen shortly after closing the event, Managing Director of the Board Engr. Sani Zubairu said the project will focus on upgrading and repairing existing electricity infrastructure, including transmission lines, transformers, and distribution networks. 

According to the MD, The nine towns selected from across the three Senatorial zones in the state comprised Balangu, Kafin Hausa, Gwaram vicinities to mention but a few will benefit from improved power supply, reduced outages, and enhanced economic activities in the residents of the area and the state at large.

Image: Engr. Sani Zubairu.

Engr. Zubairu also highlighted that, "Jigawa state government has prioritized this project to boost economic growth, improve living standards, and create jobs." 

"The electrification project is expected to have a positive impact on businesses, industries, and households, who will enjoy reliable and efficient power supply," he added.

On the bidding process, Engr. Zubairu explained that, The tender process was designed to ensure transparency and fairness, with qualified contractors competing for the project. 

He therefore assured that, the selection process would be rigorous, as the contract would be awarded to the most competent bidder.

The Managing Director who reiterated that, the project is targeted to be executed within three months timeline, pointed that government is committed to fast-tracking the electrification works to ensure that it's completed before December this year to be precise, assuring that the present administration in the state has promised to provide all necessary support and resources towards realizing the aims of the projects.

Newskeeper Correspondent reports that, the 'Bidding Opening Process' gathered several bidder's representatives from within and outside the State, Civil Society Organizations, Director General and staff of the Due Process office among others.