Tinubu will inaugurate life-changing projects in Abuja on third anniversary: Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, says President Bola Tinubu will inaugurate many life-changing projects in Abuja to celebrate his third year in office.
Mr Wike stated this on Thursday after he inspected some ongoing projects across the Federal Capital City (FCC).
He said many of the projects would improve economic activities in the area.
One of the projects inspected is the construction of a dual-carriageway connecting the Central Business District to the Wuse District along the Transit Way N2 Corridor.
Mr Wike expressed optimism that the project would be completed in June.
The minister also inspected the provision of a 3km dual-carriageway access road to Mabushi Bus Terminal at Mabushi District, Cadastral Zone B06, Phase II of FCC.
He acknowledged the pace and quality of work, stating that it will be among the projects inaugurated to celebrate Mr Tinubu’s third year in office.
Also inspected is the full scope development of Arterial Road N1 from Wuye District to Ring Road II and the ongoing reconstruction of the 17-kilometre Old Keffi Road from Dei Dei to Life Camp Junction.
He described the Wuye to Ring Road II road project, being executed by Arab Contractors, as a major project that would be completed by the end of the year.
Mr Wike also said the Old Keffi Road would connect Dei Dei, Saburi, Gwagwa, and Idu Karimo with Life Camp, adding that 14 out of the 17 kilometres have been completed.
“You can see how populated this area is, and this links to Obafemi Awolowo (N5) at Life Camp Junction. You can attest to the fact that we have really opened up the FCT.
“Mr President is doing quite a lot in the FCT, and I’m so happy we are allowed to contribute our own quota.
“By and large, I can tell you that I’m very happy with the scope of work, and we will do our own part to make sure that the work moves faster,” the minister said.
Mr Wike explained that the projects were being funded through the FCT’s internally generated revenue (IGR) and not from the federation account, which is insufficient to cover the salaries of workers.
“That’s why we are very aggressive in the drive for IGR, and to the glory of God, we’ve been doing quite well,” he added.
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