KUJE, FCT – The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Barrister Nyesom Wike, has announced that the long-delayed Abuja-Kuje Road project will be completed and delivered by June 2026, marking a significant milestone in the FCT’s infrastructure development agenda.
During an inspection tour of ongoing construction on Tuesday, the Minister expressed satisfaction with the progress made by the contractor, Arab Contractors, confirming that the company has recommitted to the revised timeline after years of stalled progress.
“We are very impressed with the level of work and the quality of job being carried out by Arab Contractors,” Wike stated. “They have promised to keep to their agreement, and by the grace of God, June next year they will hand over that road. It is a very major milestone.”
The project, originally awarded in 2019, faced significant delays exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Minister Wike revealed that upon assuming office, the contractor was not on site, but intervention by the current administration has revitalized the project.
“When we came on board, the contractor was not on site,” he recalled. “During our interaction with stakeholders, one of the major requests was the return of the contractors. Today, the residents are happy, and we are also happy with the progress.”
The Minister also inspected the dualization of the Kuje-Gwagwalada road, handled by Gilmore Engineering, noting that the company is executing the continuation from its previous work phase. “The work is going on very well,” he observed. “If we keep to our own promise, 70% to 80% of the job will be completed within the scheduled time.”
Wike emphasized the transformative potential of both corridors for the FCT’s economic landscape, noting that the completed roads will create direct connectivity between Kuje and Gwagwalada, eliminating the need for travelers to navigate through the Airport Road.
“These two major projects will change the economic life and activities of this area and of the FCT in general,” the Minister affirmed.
