Zamfara allocates N3.6bn for construction of modern market

Gov. Dauda Lawal of Zamfara has approved the sum of N3.6 billion for the construction of a new ultramodern market in Gusau, the state capital.

This is contained in a statement signed by the State Commissioner for Information and Culture, Mr Mannir Haidara issued in Gusau on Tuesday.

Haidara said that the decision to construct the new market was reached during the State Executive Council meeting held in Gusau.

“The project, which is valued at N3.6 billion will be executed through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement between the state government and Dhinat Global Ventures Ltd.

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“The project is scheduled for completion within 120 months under the terms of the partnership, the state government’s primary obligation is to provide land for the project,” he said. (NAN)