Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has flagged off the construction of a 4-kilometre Filin Polo to Ring Road Asphalt Concrete project, describing it as a major step towards urban renewal and inclusive development in the state capital.
The Governor, who spoke on Thursday during the groundbreaking ceremony, said the single-carriageway road, which will be equipped with solar-powered streetlights, is designed to transform Filin Polo—one of Katsina’s most neglected inner-city communities.
Governor Radda noted that the area has long been plagued by poor road access, congestion, inadequate drainage and security concerns, stressing that the project would reverse years of neglect and unlock fresh economic opportunities for residents.
He disclosed that the project was awarded to Mothercat Limited at the cost of N4bn, with a completion period of 12 months, adding that the state government had already released a 40 per cent mobilisation fee to ensure immediate commencement and timely delivery.
The Governor also assured residents that compensation would be paid to property owners affected by the road alignment, noting that assessments had been completed in line with due process and fairness.
“This project is not just a road; it is an investment in the quality of life of our people,” Radda said, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to people-centred development.
He commended the Ministry of Works, Housing and Transport for its role in the planning process and warned that the project would be closely monitored to ensure strict adherence to quality standards and timelines.
Governor Radda appealed to residents of Filin Polo and adjoining communities to cooperate with contractors during the construction phase, urging them to protect the project for the benefit of present and future generations.
He described the groundbreaking as a symbol of the administration’s determination to build a modern, safe and prosperous Katsina state.
Earlier, the Commissioner for Works and Housing, Engr. (Dr.) Sani Magaji Ingawa, said the flag-off of the 4km Filin Polo–Ring Road Asphalt Concrete Project is “a deliberate step towards urban renewal, infrastructure expansion, and improving the quality of life for our citizens.” The project, awarded to Mothercat Ltd at ₦4 billion with a 12-month completion period.
