Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared that the Federal Capital Territory Administration will not relent in executing critical infrastructure projects in Abuja, insisting that key projects promised by the Tinubu administration must be completed before January.
Key Highlights
- FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has vowed that the FCT Administration will continue executing critical infrastructure projects across Abuja.
- Wike said key projects promised by the Tinubu administration must be completed before the end of the year and before January.
- He inspected the ongoing Apo-Karshi and Bwari-Kubwa road projects, expressing satisfaction with their progress.
- The minister said the Apo-Karshi Road project, originally awarded in 2010, is progressing well, with streetlight installation already underway.
- Wike directed contractors handling the Bwari-Kubwa Road to meet the agreed completion timeline and warned against delays.
Speaking on Monday after inspecting the ongoing Apo-Karshi and Bwari-Kubwa road projects, Wike said the commissioning of several projects in recent weeks did not signal the end of the administration’s infrastructure drive.
He stressed that the Tinubu administration remains committed to fulfilling promises made to residents before the end of the president’s first term on May 29, 2027.
“Has the tenure of Mr. President ended? Certainly not. His first tenure has not ended. His first tenure will end precisely on May 29, 2027. If that is the case, it means the work has also not ended,” Wike said.
The minister noted that although some people expected the government to slow down after the recent commissioning and flag-off of projects, the administration had no intention of easing its pace.
“We have made promises to the people during the commissioning and flag-off that certain key projects must be commissioned before the end of the year. We cannot afford to disappoint them,” he added.
Wike expressed satisfaction with the progress recorded on the Apo-Karshi Road project, describing it as one of the major infrastructure projects that had suffered years of neglect before being revived by the current administration.
According to him, the road project, originally awarded in 2010, is now progressing steadily, with streetlights already being installed.
He credited Tinubu for providing the necessary support to revive the project and commended SCC Nigeria Limited, the contractor handling the road, as well as host communities for their cooperation.
“My happiness today is that the Apo-Karshi Road, which has been a major concern, is progressing very well. Streetlights are already being installed. I commend the contractor and the host communities for their cooperation,” he said.
On the Bwari-Kubwa Road project, Wike directed the contractor to maintain the agreed completion timeline despite the difficult terrain, warning against any attempt to delay delivery.
“I told the contractor during the Dei-Dei commissioning that this road would be commissioned before the end of the year.
“I don’t want anybody shifting the goalposts. They have demonstrated commitment, and I believe they will hand over the project as scheduled,” he said.
The minister assured contractors that the FCT Administration would continue releasing funds promptly to prevent disruptions to construction activities before the end of the dry season.
He disclosed that inspections of other ongoing projects recently flagged off would continue throughout the week as part of efforts to ensure they were delivered within schedule.
According to Wike, the administration has between eight and 10 major infrastructure projects that must be completed before January.
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“When people have confidence in you, don’t allow that confidence to erode. They have seen that we keep our promises, and we must sustain that confidence.
“We have about eight to ten major projects that must be completed before January, and we are determined to deliver,” he said.
The minister also addressed concerns over illegal street racing on newly completed roads in the FCT, warning that the administration would not tolerate activities that endanger residents.
He said improved road infrastructure should not be turned into race tracks, stressing that public safety would take precedence over the actions of reckless motorists.
“If they want to engage in car racing, there are designated places for that, not within residential areas. Their rights have limitations, and life is more important,” Wike stated.
He directed FCT traffic authorities to investigate reports of illegal motor racing and take necessary steps to curb the practice while ensuring the safety of road users across the territory.
