Following public outcry, the Kano State government has explained why it demolished the Government House Roundabout on Tuesday night, claiming that the facility was removed in the best interests of the public.
Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the Chief Press Secretary to Kano State Governor Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, made the announcement on Wednesday.
“Prior to the exercise, the government had consulted professional engineers in the relevant fields who ascertained the fact that the roundabout construction was substandard and has the tendency to collapse between 2023 and 2024.
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“This is because it is done with used foam work and too many sandy materials instead of normal cement concrete.
“Also, the structure is too tall to be placed in front of the Government House as it defaces its main gate which blocks the view for security surveillance.
“Additionally, it poses traffic challenges around the area because of its size, blocking the view of drivers accessing all routes linked through the roundabout.
“The government wishes to make it clear that it became very necessary to take down the structure for the purposes of immediate reconstruction and downsizing to ensure visibility of the Government House entrance and safety of motorists, ” the statement said.
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Remember that the famous multi-million naira roundabout was redesigned and renovated at a cost of N160 million in 2017 by the immediate past administration of Governor Abdullahi Ganduje.
The structure was built to serve as a state monument to commemorate Kano’s 50th anniversary as a state.
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