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John Gabaya

March 25, 2026

Defection: Bwari council chairman dumps PDP for APC

Mr Gabaya said the move aimed to boost council development through federal partnerships while making a significant realignment ahead of the 2027 elections.

September 24, 2025

18% of Bwari communities still practise open defecation: Official

He said the findings followed a needs assessment carried out in 84 of the council’s 256 communities.

Someone defecating in public
January 24, 2025

FG invested N89.2 billion on infrastructure, schools in Bwari: Wike

He said N27 billion was spent on the rehabilitation of Dutse to Bwari Road.

Nyesom Wike
August 11, 2024

Please endure economic hardship; support Tinubu’s govt, Abuja council chair tells Nigerians

He added, “All we need to do is to support the administration so that we can grow together, and I am sure God will help us.”

President Bola Tinubu and protesters
May 8, 2024

Bwari council resumes reconstruction of township road

On Wednesday, the Bwari area council of the FCT resumed the reconstruction of its township road, popularly known as the T-Junction.

FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike [Credit: Chi Geru]
May 1, 2024

May Day: FCT council workers seek improved welfare amid economic challenges

“It has not been easy for us; everything keeps increasing, from food to transportation and other basic needs.”

A business district in Abuja
January 10, 2024

Abuja: Bwari Area Council presents N22 billion budget for 2024

Mr Gabaya said the budget comprised N14.9 billion capital expenditure and N7.1 billion recurrent expenditure.

Bwari Area Council
January 4, 2024

Abuja: Bwari council promises to prioritise security, safety of residents

John Gabaya, chairman of the Bwari area council of the FCT, has said security will remain one of his administration’s primary focuses in 2024.

Abuja City Gate [Wikipedia]
September 7, 2023

Insecurity: Wike urges FCT councils chairs to establish surveillance committee

According to him, the surveillance committee will help check the insecurity and activities of illegal mining in communities.

FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike [Credit: Chi Geru]
January 31, 2022

Traditional chiefs sue for peace, unity during FCT elections

The traditional rulers are preaching peace ahead of the February 12 elections of the Federal Capital Territory.

A composite of FCT map and INEC ballot box used to illustrate the story.