Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has expressed satisfaction with the pace and quality of ongoing infrastructure projects across Abuja, declaring that many of them were nearing completion and ready for inauguration.
Wike made this known on Monday after an extensive inspection tour of key projects within the FCT, where he commended contractors handling the various developments and reiterated the commitment of President Bola Tinubu’s administration to infrastructural renewal and improved governance.
The minister also used the occasion to speak on political developments in Rivers State, endorsing Kingsley Chinda as a capable governorship candidate while commenting on the withdrawal of Governor Siminalayi Fubara from the governorship race.
“I think today is one of the happiest days. The projects we inspected, obviously, they are ready for inauguration,” Wike stated.
The inspection began with the Renewed Hope City road project in Karsana, which the minister said had reached about 98 per cent completion.
He praised Lubriks Construction Company for delivering quality work and adhering to project timelines.
Wike also visited the Old Keffi Road and Dei-Dei road projects, where he noted that major asphalt work had been completed, while installation of streetlights was ongoing.
At the Airport Road to Kuje Road project being handled by Arab Contractors, the minister described the project as fantastic, saying it would improve transportation links and stimulate economic activities within the area.
“I am sure anybody who goes there will admire it and that is what is called governance. We are very proud of the contractors and what they have done,” he said.
The minister further inspected the Kuje-Gwagwalada road project being executed by Gilmor Engineering Limited, noting that infrastructure development had significantly transformed the landscape of the area.
“You can see how infrastructure has changed the entire landscape of the Kuje area,” he added.
Wike later visited the City Gate project being handled by Julius Berger, describing it as a major facelift for the nation’s capital.
According to him, the project was initiated by Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, and would redefine the entrance into Abuja, particularly at night.
“When you have a good woman who means well for the administration of her husband, I’m talking about the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, this is her brainchild,” he said.
“I am happy with the contractor. They promised that by the end of May or first week of June they would hand over this project and they have kept to time.”
“Anybody who passes here in the night will see a different city when they are coming in. They will know they are coming to the capital of Nigeria,” he said.
