Jigawa State Government has officially opened the tender process for the renovation of the State Secretariat Complex Phase II, covering Blocks C, D, and the Ahmadu Bello Hall.
The state head of civil service, Alhaji Muhammad K. Dagaceri, stated this while declaring the bid open, emphasizing that this project aims to significantly enhance the working environment for civil servants.
Represented by Alhaji Muhammad Yahaya Jabo, the Permanent Secretary for Establishment and Service Matters.
“This renovation aligns with the commitment of Governor Malam Umar Namadi’s administration to create a conducive working environment for all state workers.”
He noted that the state government had previously awarded the contract for the renovation of blocks A and B, which is nearing completion.
According to him, the ongoing renovation of the Secretariat is part of Governor Namadi’s 12 point agenda and is already yielding positive results.
Alhaji Muhammad K. Dagaceri highlighted several initiatives that Governor Umar Namadi has implemented since taking office, all aimed at improving the welfare of civil servants.
He said, these initiatives include the implementation of a new national minimum wage of N70,000, timely payment of gratuities and pensions, and a commitment to ensure that salaries are disbursed on or before the 25th of each month.
Dagaceri pointed out that, the state government has established palliative shops and introduced agricultural loans to support its dedicated workforce.
The Head of Service therefore, urged the state civil servants to reciprocate the goodwill exhibited by the present administration and acknowledged that the bidding process aligns with the state government’s policy on contract awards.
Dagaceri called upon the successful contractor to ensure the timely completion of the renovation project in accordance with the contractual agreement.
In his remarks, Professor Kasim Muhammad, the Director General of the Due Process and Project Monitoring Bureau, assured that the contractor selection process would be transparent, fair, and just.
Represented by Engineer Shu’aibu Ali, the Director General explained that the contract process is an open competitive one, fully complying with the Jigawa State due process law as amended.
Responding on behalf of the bidders, Shu’aibu Muhammad, a representative of a firm, expressed satisfaction with the bidding process, describing it as hitch-free.
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