The Senate on Tuesday approved over N25billion as promissory note refund to the Kebbi and Nasarawa State Governments for construction works on the Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport, Birnin-Kebbi and the Lafia Cargo Airport, respectively.
Of the amount, the Kebbi is to get a refund of N15,137,336,095.88 while Nasarawa is to be paid N9,542,651,786.11.
The resolution of the Senate followed its consideration and adoption of the report of the Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debts titled: “Promissory note programme for the refund to Kebbi State and Nasarawa State Government on the newly constructed airport projects executed on behalf of the Federal Government” during plenary.
The report was presented on behalf of the Chairman of the Committee, Senator Aliyu Wamakko by Senator Haruna Manu, the vice chairman of the panel.
The committee stated in its observations and findings that the Kebbi and Nasarawa State Governments duly completed all the projects for which they are seeking for a refund.
It said that the airports were constructed in line with the contract specification and will stand the test of time.
It revealed that series of inspection visits were carried out by the Federal Ministry of Aviation on the two Airports completed by the States and “ascertained that the quality of work done met the required standard.”
It said that the State Governments have paid all the contractors that executed the projects.
Senators approved the recommendations of the committee when they were put to voice vote by Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin who presided over plenary.
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