Buni approves N74 billion for projects in Yobe

Buni approves N74 billion for projects in Yobe

By: Yahaya wakili

The Yobe State Executive Council has approved the sum of ₦73,323,775,914.05 billion for various projects and services across the state.

In its meeting held today, presided over by His Excellency Governor Mai Mala Buni. The council approved the sum of ₦28.531 billion for the procurement of agricultural tools and implements for the mega agriculture empowerment program of Governor Mai Mala Buni for the year 2026.

The council has also ratified ₦4.939 billion for the construction of the Buni-Yadi modern motor park and grains market. In addition, the sum of ₦5.687 billion was approved by the council for external facilities and augmentation of the perimeter fence at the Damaturu modern motor park.

The state executive council also approved 3.945 billion for the construction of a new shopping mall and mini-market in Buni-Gari town. The council also ratified ₦ 652 million for the acquisition of Fanzar Mixed Farms Limited.

The sum of 3.424 billion has been approved by the council for the construction of an office complex/HQ for the Ministry of Housing and the purchase of 208 housing units from the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development.

The council also approved the sum of 1.342 billion for upgrading, remodeling, landscaping, and installing safety barriers for four major roundabouts in the Damaturu metropolis and some upgrades in the ongoing construction of the Damaturu mega shopping mall, respectively.

The state executive council has also approved the sum of 460.828 million for the procurement of beans for distribution to female small business owners as empowerment support. In addition, a total of 1,780 bags of 50 kg of beans will also be distributed to beneficiaries, as well as the sum of 364.475 million for the procurement of 1,000 units of Yamaha GX 390 grinding machines for empowerment support to people across the state.

The sum of 23.974 billion was ratified by the council for two major road projects. These include $21.904 billion for the rehabilitation and asphalt overlay of the 45 km Kalallawa-Kaliyari road in Damaturu and Tarmuwa local government areas and $2.070 billion for the construction of the 7 km Damagum-Gubana road. The project completes 17 km of road to Gubana town from Damagum.

Buni approves N74 billion for projects in Yobe