The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Nyesom Wike, has expressed satisfaction with the pace of work on the critical Airport–Kuje–Gwagwalada road project, announcing that the dual carriageway is on track for inauguration by June.
Speaking during an inspection tour of the project on Wednesday, Wike described the road as a strategic infrastructure that will significantly ease traffic movement and improve connectivity within the FCT.
“I’m quite impressed. You know that the Airport to Kuje road is one road that is very key for us,” the Minister said.
He recalled his last inspection visit to the Kuje–Gwagwalada axis, where he stopped near a mosque under construction and commended the level of work at the time.
“Like the contractors have said now, God willing, by the first week of June or June ending, we would have inaugurated this project. It’s a very important project, so that you don’t need to go through the airport if you are going to Gwagwalada or from Gwagwalada to town. We are very, very happy with what we have seen,” Wike stated.
The Minister noted that the road will serve as an alternative route for commuters, reducing congestion around the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport corridor and cutting travel time between satellite towns and the city centre.
On the level of progress, Wike disclosed that the Airport–Kuje section has surpassed 70 per cent completion, while the Kuje–Gwagwalada stretch is nearing 65 per cent.
“Well, if you take from Airport to Kuje, it is over 70 per cent, and here (from Kuje to Gwagwalada) I can see it’s almost 65 per cent, so I think they will meet up,” he said confidently.
The FCT Administration has intensified efforts to deliver key infrastructure projects across the territory, with the Airport–Kuje–Gwagwalada road seen as one of the flagship projects aimed at opening up satellite communities and boosting economic activities.
Residents and commuters have long called for alternative routes to decongest the airport road, especially during peak hours, and the completion of the project is expected to bring significant relief.
Wike reiterated the administration’s commitment to ensuring that contractors deliver on schedule, stressing that quality and timely execution remain top priorities.
