By Ibrahim Bello
Birnin Kebbi, – The Kebbi State Government has earmarked N476million for the installation of modern street lights on five major roads in Birnin Kebbi.
The Commissioner for Lands and Housing, Alhaji Abubakar Ladan, revealed this while inspecting the on-going project in Birnin Kebbi on Tuesday.
According to him, the streets to be provided street lights are Murtala Muhammad Road, Muhammad Bandi Road,Sultan Abubakar Road,Ahmadu Bello Way and Muhammadu Buhari Way.
“The five roads are in the first phase of the project,and other roads will be provided with street lights as soon as the on-going ones are completed,” he said.
Ladan expressed satisfaction with the quality of job, saying the government expected the contract would be completed within three months.
He assured the people in the areas that the street lights were durable.
The commissioner urged the residents of the state to continue to support the government in its bid to beautify the state capital.
“Changing the old street-light poles with the modern ones is a clear testimony of the government’s efforts to give the capital a befitting look,” he said.