News Investigators/ Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, says the long delayed relocation of Apo Mechanics Village to Wassa has finally been realised under President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
Mr Wike disclosed this after inspecting ongoing projects, including the Wassa informal sector roads, Road CN2 in Katampe, OSEX Main Carriageways and Gaduwa Road, on Thursday in Abuja.
He described the Wassa development as a major breakthrough, adding that successive administrations had struggled unsuccessfully with the relocation of mechanics and traders from Apo, but the current administration had taken concrete steps to resolve the issue.
“This is another promise made and fulfilled.
“The issue of Apo Mechanics relocation has been a thorny issue since the administration of the FCT, but thank God, under the administration of Bola Tinubu, it is no longer a promise; it is now a fulfilled promise,” he said.
Mr Wike noted that roads within the informal sector site were almost completed, adding that the next phase would include installation of solar-powered streetlights and water facilities to support businesses and residents.
“You can see the informal sector. You can see the roads are almost completed. Very soon they will start putting the solar streetlights and then they will put water scheme,” he stated.
The minister said that the development would not only provide a better environment for artisans and traders but also improve the Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) of the FCT through increased business activities.
At the OSEX Main Carriageway project, Wike expressed satisfaction with the pace of work, particularly the completion of a major bridge that he said exceeded his expectations.
“I was shocked that the bridge had been launched because when we were there last, they said in two to three weeks they would complete it and I didn’t believe it,” he said.
The minister subsequently directed the extension of the OSEX II road project to Wassa Junction, covering about 10 kilometres, to ease movement and improve connectivity within the area.
He also commended the quality of work at the Road CN2 project near Gishiri, where contractors have commenced installation of streetlights and walkways.
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