…“if any contractor believes they are owed, the appropriate place to prove such claims is the court.”
KADUNA, NIGERIA- The iNews Times| The Kaduna State Government has asked contractors alleging they are owed about N30 billion to seek redress in court, insisting that due process must be followed in resolving the dispute.
The state Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Mr Ibrahim Hamza, made the position known on Saturday, May 2, 2026, in Kaduna while reacting to claims of unpaid project funds by some contractors.
Hamza said the government would not be pressured by public outcry, maintaining that all genuine claims would be addressed through legal and administrative channels.
He said, “If any contractor believes they are owed, the appropriate place to prove such claims is the court. The government will not be blackmailed into making payments without proper verification.”
According to him, the state remains committed to transparency and accountability, adding that only duly certified and verified contracts would be honoured.
He also explained that some of the claims being circulated were either exaggerated or not backed by complete documentation.
The commissioner urged affected contractors to present their cases before competent courts, assuring that the government would respect judicial outcomes.
