News Investigators/ The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has directed contractors handling key infrastructure projects in Abuja to meet agreed deadlines ahead of President Bola Tinubu’s third anniversary.
Mr Wike gave the directive during an inspection tour of ongoing projects including the Jahi–Gwarinpa interchange, Airport Road to Kuje corridor, Kuje to Gwagwalada road, City Gate project, and Wuse/Central Area link roads.
He expressed satisfaction with the quality of work at the Jahi Interchange handled by CBC Global, noting that progress had reached an advanced stage and was nearing completion.
“We are very hopeful in the next two weeks we are sure that we will reach more than 95 per cent,” he said, adding that the quality of work was commendable.
The minister, however, cautioned that while quality remained satisfactory, timely delivery of some components, especially the bridge section, still required close attention.
On the Airport Road to Kuje Junction project handled by Arab Contractors, Wike expressed optimism that the project could be completed within weeks if pace was sustained.
He also commended progress on the Kuje to Gwagwalada road, noting that the project was advancing steadily and remained within expected implementation timelines.
Mr Wike described the City Gate project being handled by Julius Berger as a landmark development that would transform the entry point into the Federal Capital Territory.
“This is very good, beautiful work. In the next one month, anyone coming to Abuja will see a different landscape.
“If Abuja residents require the best, then we are going to provide the best.”
The minister stressed that all contractors must align with government timelines for project inauguration ahead of the administration’s third anniversary celebrations.
“These are projects scheduled to be inaugurated in the third anniversary of this administration. I’m pleading with the company to keep to timing,” he said.
He said several major projects, including water treatment plants in Bwari and Ushafa, and roads in Katampe, Gishiri and Gaduwa, would be commissioned during the anniversary period.
Mr Wike also listed other projects for commissioning, including sections of the Kuje–Gwagwalada corridor, Bazango and Kaura roads, and the relocation and development of the Apo mechanics site.
He added that the City Gate project would feature security installations, 24-hour surveillance and AI-enabled monitoring systems to enhance safety.
“We are going to provide security in that place, security cameras, AI, everything will be there,” he said.
The minister assured that the FCT Administration would continue working with contractors to ensure timely delivery of projects under the Abuja transformation agenda.
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