Abuja: The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has expressed optimism that the ongoing roads projects across the six area councils of the FCT would be completed in December. Wike stated this after he inspected some ongoing road projects in Abuja on Wednesday.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, Wike had, in February 2024, inaugurated the construction of several road projects in satellite towns and rural communities across the six area councils of the territory. The projects, meant to transform rural economies and improve the quality of rural dwellers, were expected to be completed in December.
Some of the projects inspected on Wednesday included the ongoing Dutse – Bwari road resurfacing and the upgrading of War College/Army Checkpoint Road and other ancillary roads in Ushafa, Bwari Area Council. The minister also inspected the reconstruction of the 25-kilometre Kwaita – Yebu and the 11km Yangoji – Sukuku – Eba road projects, in Kwali Area Council.
The minister expressed confi
dence that the contractors would deliver the projects on agreed timelines. He acknowledged the challenges posed by heavy rains this year but remained hopeful that the roads would be completed by December as planned. Contractors have assured him of their commitment to the deadlines.
Wike expressed satisfaction with the pace of the projects inspected so far, adding that when completed, the roads would positively impact benefiting communities. He promised to ensure that the contractors receive timely payments to facilitate the completion of the projects.
He emphasized the importance of firsthand inspection of the projects to assess progress and not rely solely on reports. He also highlighted the potential for rural communities’ land to address food security issues in the FCT if properly harnessed.
Wike assured that the current administration, led by President Bola Tinubu, would complete all ongoing projects and that future administrations would continue these efforts. He acknowledged that while not all proble
ms can be solved, it is crucial for people to see visible efforts to alleviate their burdens.