Kaduna Polytechnic (KadPoly) has handed over the renovation and upgrade of its hostels to contractors under the 2025 merged TETFund annual project and maintenance intervention, even as controversy continues to trail the alleged illegal sale of portions of the institution’s land.
According to a statement made available to journalists by one Auwal Ibrahim, the project—covering renovation, rehabilitation, and upgrade of several hostel facilities was awarded to KLM Grand Consultant Limited and S & Z Multi-Mega Services Limited.
The Executive Director of Projects at KLM Grand Consult Limited pledged to deliver quality work in line with the terms of the contract.
“We will do a good job based on the terms of the contract,” he said.
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Similarly, the Dean of Student Affairs, Malam Faruk Musa, charged the contractors to deliver a standard work that reflects the institution’s commitment to student welfare.
“Our passion is for you to do a standard work for the benefit of the students and Kaduna Polytechnic,” he added.
The project scope includes roof maintenance, ceiling repairs, brick wall reconstruction, window and toilet renovations, painting, tiling, electrical fittings, and rehabilitation of water systems—including boreholes and drainage networks.
The renovation is expected to be completed by April 22, 2026, and is described as part of the rector’s broader effort to provide a conducive learning and living environment for students.
However, the total contract sum was not disclosed in the statement, raising concerns about transparency, particularly as the institution continues to grapple with allegations of illegal land transactions.
The Trumpet recalls that portions of the polytechnic land at the bypass, opposite Television Village, Kaduna, were previously reported to have been illegally sold to high-profile individuals, with construction already ongoing on the disputed plots.
There have also been reports that plans are underway to relocate the campus without any official circular or approval from the federal government—a move that has sparked outrage among staff, students, and community stakeholders.
The current renovation drive, therefore, comes at a time when the institution faces public scrutiny over accountability, project management, and land administration.
