The Sokoto State Government has awarded a ₦5.5 billion contract for the rehabilitation of the 33KVA electricity line and restoration of township electricity distribution networks in Binji, Tangaza, Gudu and Silame Local Government Areas, which have been without electricity for about 10 years.
The State Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Dr Bashir Muhammad Achida, disclosed this on Wednesday while briefing journalists on the outcome of the State Executive Council meeting.
Achida said the project, upon completion, would improve electricity supply across the four local government areas, stimulate socio-economic activities and improve the living conditions of residents.
“His Excellency is deeply concerned about the ten-year electricity blackout in Binji, Tangaza, Gudu and Silame Local Government Areas and has decided to intervene by awarding this contract to restore electricity supply to the affected communities,” he said.
The commissioner said the intervention was aimed at addressing the prolonged electricity challenges in the affected communities and restoring power to the areas.
Sokoto awards ₦988.9m technical college rehabilitation contract
Achida also disclosed that the state government had awarded a ₦988.9 million contract for the rehabilitation of Government Technical College, Binji.
He said the decision was prompted by the deteriorating condition of the institution, which had adversely affected effective teaching and learning.
According to him, the college was previously known for providing students with vocational training but had gradually lost that capacity because of deteriorating facilities.
He said the rehabilitation was intended to restore the institution to its former standard and strengthen its capacity to provide vocational education.
Achida described vocational training as critical to promoting job creation, reducing unemployment and accelerating economic development in the state.
