GADA JUMU’AT MOSQUE: GOV. ALIYU COMMENDS QUALITY OF WORK, CALLS FOR TIMELY COMPLETION
Sokoto State Governor, Ahmad Aliyu, has commended the contractor handling the construction of the Gada Central Jumu’at Mosque for the quality of work being executed on the project.
The Governor made the commendation on Tuesday while inspecting the mosque project in Gada Local Government Area.
Governor Aliyu charged the supervising ministry to ensure regular monitoring of the project, as well as all other projects awarded by his administration, in order to guarantee that quality standards are maintained.
“I am impressed with the quality and speed at which this project is progressing. I urge the contractor to redouble his efforts and ensure that the project is delivered within the stipulated time,” the Governor said.
He further assured the people of Gada Local Government Area of his administration’s commitment to ensuring the timely completion of the Jumu’at Mosque.
The Governor also reassured the people of the state that his administration would continue to deliver dividends of democracy to all citizens, irrespective of their geographical locations.
Governor Aliyu therefore solicited the continued support and prayers of the people of the state as his administration works towards transforming Sokoto State.
Earlier, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry for Religious Affairs, Dr. Sani Labaran, explained that the mosque project was initially awarded by the administration of former Governor Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko in November 2012.
He noted that the contract was later reviewed by the Tambuwal administration without any payment made to the contractor, which eventually led to the abandonment of the project.
Dr. Labaran added that the contract was re-awarded by the present administration in 2025 at the cost of ₦210 million, with 30 percent mobilization already paid to the contractor.
“Your Excellency, the project has now reached about 75 percent completion,” he stated.
The contractor handling the project, Alhaji Aminu Abu Kure, assured the Governor that the mosque would be completed by March this year.
