Nigeria's Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has set a December deadline for the completion of key road projects across Abuja. The projects, he says, will open up communities, ease movement, and stimulate local economies constrained by poor access. Wike made this announcement after inspecting ongoing works on several major roads.
The inspected roads include the Arterial Road N1 from Wuye to Ring Road II, Tungan Madaki-Zuba Road, and the Zaudna-Kaba-Kagini-Kubwa Expressway corridor. Wike expressed satisfaction with the contractors' commitment to meeting the deadline. He promised residents that the roads would be delivered as a Christmas gift from President Bola Tinubu, emphasizing their impact on transportation, businesses, and livelihoods in the affected communities.
The FCT Administration is particularly focused on opening up communities on the outskirts of Abuja, where inadequate road infrastructure has constrained movement and commercial activities. Wike noted that the projects would change the economy of the affected communities. He also made a political appeal ahead of the 2027 elections, asking residents to support Tinubu and former FCT Senator, Philip Aduda.
Wike acknowledged that heavy rainfall had slowed earthworks on some of the projects but expressed confidence that contractors would intensify work as the rains recede. He stated that from the first week of October, the rains would not be much again, and contractors would continue with earthworks. The minister urged residents to cooperate with contractors to ensure that the projects were delivered on schedule.
At Tungan Shanu village along the Tungan Madaki-Zuba corridor, Wike assured residents that the FCTA would press the contractor to deliver the road before Christmas. He urged residents to support Tinubu and Aduda in the 2027 elections, saying Aduda would provide a link between the communities and the Presidency if elected.
The December target forms part of a wider push by the FCTA to complete major infrastructure projects before the 2027 general elections. Wike had earlier said contractors handling other projects had given December 2026 and January 2027 completion commitments. This move is expected to boost the local economy and improve living standards.
Wike's inspection and announcement have raised hopes among residents that the long-awaited road projects will be completed on time. The projects are expected to have a positive impact on the daily lives of residents, improving access to markets, healthcare, and other essential services.
Key points
- The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has set a December deadline for the completion of key road projects in Abuja.
- The projects aim to open up communities, ease movement, and stimulate local economies.
- Wike also made a political appeal, asking residents to support President Bola Tinubu and former FCT Senator, Philip Aduda, in the 2027 elections.
