KATSINA: Katsina State Governor Malam Dikko Umaru Radda has strengthened the 鈥楤uilding Your Future鈥 administration鈥檚 partnership with China Civil Engineering Corporation (CCECC).
This is contained in a statement by Ibrahim Kaula Mohammed the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor made available to newsmen in Katsina on Monday.
It stated that the strategic discussions took place during a high-level site meeting between Governor Radda and CCECC Managing Director, Cheng Sichang in Macao, China, where the Governor attended the 16th International Infrastructure Investment and Construction Forum and Exhibition on CCECC鈥檚 invitation.
Radda recounted major progress on the existing CCECC contract for urban renewal projects in the state, noting the successful commissioning of the 24-kilometer Eastern Bypass and the near-completion of the Kiddies to Kofar Soro road construction.
The Governor also announced plans to launch two additional legacy projects in the state, while finalizing compensation payments for people affected by the demolition activities.
The Governor stressed the importance of finishing the urban renewal work on time, especially before the upcoming elections, adding that his administration is constructing three model secondary schools for the gifted children across the senatorial districts with modern facilities.
鈥淲e seek CCECC鈥檚 assistance on technology tools to enhance these projects as part of your corporate social responsibility,鈥 the Governor said.
On the critical Katsina-Kano Road project, Governor Radda announced plans to coordinate a meeting with the Federal Ministry of Works to ensure the road鈥檚 timely completion.
The Governor, expressed gratitude for CCECC continued partnership with the Katsina State Government including the strategic hosting of the state delegation in Macao.
Earlier, the Managing Director of CCECC, Cheng Sichang recalled the corporation鈥檚 major projects in Katsina and across Nigeria since its establishment in 1979, when it began international operations in the 1980s.
According to him, the company鈥檚 achievements include constructing the Abuja-Kaduna railway and completing Katsina Stadium in 2006.
鈥淐CECC has constructed the Daura Emirate road and sponsored 1,000 students for scholarships, including postgraduate levels. The corporation has completed and handed over the Transport University while starting urban renewal projects and commissioning one recently,鈥 Sichang revealed.
Sichang noted the corporation鈥檚 involvement in the requested Zobe water supply project and emphasized that the Eastern Bypass development represents critical infrastructure for the planned industrial park.
Similarly, prior to the site meeting with CCECC officials, the Governor participated in the investment forum themed 鈥淓nhanced Connectivity for Win-win Corporation,鈥 joining critical stakeholders, government officials, and industry actors from around the world.
The participation of Katsina state delegation at this international forum promise to accelerate the state鈥檚 infrastructure development and technology integration.