Kaduna State introduces monthly payment plan for contractors — Premium Times Nigeria
Kaduna State in Nigeria has introduced a monthly plan to settle verified obligations to contractors inherited from the previous administration. Ahmed Baba, chairman of the Kaduna State Contractors Association, said Governor Uba Sani’s decision should help companies that carried out government projects and were not paid. Premium Times Nigeria reports.
Payments to contractors
According to Baba, Sani inherited substantial financial obligations but took steps to settle with contractors for work completed under the state’s previous administration. The association’s chairman described the monthly payment scheme as important support for its members.
He noted that this mechanism should enable the authorities to gradually repay verified obligations and reduce financial pressure on contracting organizations. Baba also stated that since the Sani administration took office, contractors awarded contracts under the current government have not been owed money.
The association pledged to support the state government’s infrastructure programme and called on contractors to comply with quality requirements and complete projects on time.
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Independence Day events
At the same time, the Kaduna State government is holding events ahead of the 66th anniversary of Nigeria’s independence. A special prayer for the peace, stability and economic prosperity of Nigeria and the state was held at Sultan Bello Mosque in Kaduna after Friday’s congregational prayer.
The event was attended by the Secretary to the State Government, Abdulqadir Mu’azu Meyere, other senior officials and worshippers. The mosque’s deputy chief imam, Mallam Abdullahi Aliyu, prayed for wisdom for President Bola Tinubu and Governor Sani, and also urged politicians and citizens to uphold honesty, truthfulness and responsibility.
Commissioner for Information and Culture Ahmed Maiyaki said an interfaith service is scheduled to take place on Sunday at Living Faith Church in the Barnawa area. The governor will be represented there by Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice James Kanyip. The events are to conclude with an official Independence Day parade on 1 October at Murtala Muhammed Square in Kaduna, chaired by Uba Sani.
