The Kebbi State Government has awarded a sub-contract for the repairs and renovation of 97 mosques, across the 21 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the State. This was disclosed by the Commissioner for Religious Affairs, Sani Aliyu, while briefing leaders of different Islamic groups, from the council areas.
According to the Commissioner, “The sub-contract has specifications for the execution of the repairs and renovations, and each Local Government Area is expected to repair and renovate at least 3 mosques.”
Aliyu emphasised that the sum of each sub-contract varies, based on the bill of quantity, and warned against complaints about unequal funding. He stressed that the contract must adhere to due process guidelines, and each mosque has been inspected by the Due Process Office.
The Special Adviser to the Governor on Religious Affairs, Imran bin Usman, elaborated on the contract specifications, and stated that all benefiting mosques must install solar lights with three panels of 100w each, and use a specific painting, to ensure uniformity. He warned against deviating from the contract specifications, emphasising that any breach would result in repayment of the contract funds.
Malam Imran bin Usman noted that the sub-contract is the first phase, and a second phase will follow upon successful completion. He expressed the Governor’s confidence in the leaders, and urged them to ensure quality and standard repairs and renovations. ait.live gathered that a team comprising consultants, engineers and media personnel will inspect the projects, to ensure compliance.
The contract has a two-week execution period, and leaders are expected to study the contract agreement before signing.
The agreement considers two key issues: the contract amount and the items to be purchased, and renovation specifications.