In continuation of efforts by the FCT Administration to bridge the gap in infrastructure provision in the FCT satellite towns and city center, the FCT Minister, Barrister Nyesom Wike, on Monday flagged off the upgrading of the War College/Army Checkpoint and other ancillary roads within the Bwari Area Council.
Speaking during the flag-off exercise, the Minister emphasized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration’s commitment to improving the living conditions of the people in satellite towns through the provision of vital infrastructure.
Wike stated that the road project was awarded to an indigenous contractor, highlighting the President’s dedication to empowering the local populace and supporting indigenous contractors.
Recounting the events leading up to the contract award, the Minister mentioned that he personally visited the project site to confirm the validity of the proposed contract and assess the contractor’s capacity to deliver.
He said, “It makes me happy that under the administration of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, one thing I’ve always emphasized is to empower our people, empower our indigenous contractors who have shown capacity, who are willing to work.”
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Discussing the present administration’s efforts to improve infrastructure in the nation’s capital, Barrister Wike revealed that the President has approved the award of the 9.5 km Kabusa/Ketti road and the 11 km Kabusa/Takushara road in the Abuja Municipal Area Council, as requested by the council chairman, Hon. Christopher Maikalangu.
The Minister also disclosed that an MOU has been signed between the FCTA and CGC for the provision of potable water in Kwali, Gwagwalada, and Kuje Area Councils.
He said, “We went to China, we signed a Memorandum of Understanding with CGC to provide water for Kwali, for Gwagwalada, and for Kuje to start with. We are not just providing roads; now Mr. President has taken a step further to ensure that you must have potable water to drink.”
“As far as infrastructure is concerned, by the time this administration finishes in 2027, Abuja will be a different place altogether.”
The Minister added that the administration has restored the people’s confidence in government and assured that development will reach all parts of the nation’s capital in due course.
He said, “I can assure you that every Area Council will be treated very well. You don’t need to worry yourself. The Renewed Hope Agenda is real. You can see that promise made is promise fulfilled.”
On his part, Chairman of Bwari Area Council, Hon. John Gabaya, thanked the FCT Minister for his commitment to infrastructure development in Bwari Council.
Hon. Gabaya described the Minister as the “Messiah of the FCT” and pledged continued support from the people of Bwari Area Council for the FCT Administration.
Highlighting the scope of work for the 11-kilometer road project, the Coordinator of the Satellite Towns Development Department (STDD), Abdulkadir Zulkiflu, stated it has an 18-month completion timeline.
He added that the road project, when completed, will open up rural communities in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda and the FCTA’s commitment to providing an enabling environment and improving living conditions in the FCT satellite towns.
Also speaking, Abdullahi Suleiman, Managing Director of Abdulval LTD (the contractor handling the project), thanked the Minister for entrusting the company with the project and assured him that the project would be delivered on time.
