The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dared those protesting his administration policies and flagged off the resurfacing of 49 roads in the Asokoro, Wuse, and Maitama areas of Abuja.
Performing the flag-off in Asokoro, Thursday, after protesters stormed the National Assembly gate on Wednesday, Wike said his administration will not be deterred by those ‘paid to protest on the streets’.
He said the protesters apparently didn’t believe in things that would bring positive change to the Federal Capital Territory.
Wike stated that despite the protest, the FCT Administration would continue to make hard decisions that would bring results that would have an impact on the people.
The minister said new results cannot be achieved through an old way of doing things but through a new way of approaching issues.
He explained that the second phase of the resurfacing after it is completed, will give Abuja a new look.
Wike said, “Before May 29, 2024, roads in the Federal Capital Territory will wear a new look.
“The current administration led by Bola Tinubu is renewing the hope of the people; these roads will prove that there is hope for residents of Abuja.
“We are not going to be disturbed by protest; this is democracy; everybody can exercise his or her right, but that will not distract us. We are going to remain focused on the mandate that Tinubu gave us and continue to make hard decisions to achieve good results.
“We can’t continue with the previous way of doing things and expect a different result.
“People were complaining about projects, but since the arrival of Tinubu on board, they are seeing results.”
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Arab Contractors (OAO) Nigeria Limited, Mohammed El Assar, pledged his company’s readiness to deliver quality work.
“We will do our best by giving Abuja residents quality roads in line with the specifications given by the FCT Administration.”
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