…Says Terminal Will Operate 24/7 to Curb ‘One Chance’, Reduce Congestion, Create Jobs
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr. Nyesom Wike, has disclosed that the newly inaugurated Mabushi Bus Terminal will be operated by private sector concessionaires, not the FCTA’s Transport Secretariat. The terminal, he added, will operate 24 hours daily and is designed to tackle the rising insecurity and disorganization in Abuja’s public transport system.
Speaking at the commissioning ceremony on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, Wike said the terminal marks a major turning point in the capital’s transport development. “This terminal will not be managed by the Transport Secretariat. Instead, we will concession it to private operators for efficient service delivery. It will run 24/7 with facilities such as food courts, restrooms, and entertainment lounges,” he stated.
He explained that the project goes beyond transportation—it is about restoring order, protecting lives, and raising the standard of commuting in the FCT. “We are trying to eliminate the ‘one chance’ syndrome where commuters are attacked by unknown drivers. With this terminal, passengers will board registered vehicles driven by known operators, making the transport system more secure,” Wike said.
The Minister also lamented that, despite being the nation’s capital, Abuja had lacked a formal bus terminal for decades. “It is unfortunate that a city like Abuja never had a proper bus terminal until now. But we thank God that today we have changed the narrative,” he noted, expressing gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the National Assembly for their support.
Highlighting the broader transport infrastructure plan, Wike revealed that Mabushi is one of three major terminals being built across the FCT. “This is just the beginning. We have three bus terminals in the works—Mabushi, Kubwa, and the Central Business District. The Kubwa terminal is ready and will be commissioned next week, while the Central Area terminal will be completed before the end of the year. We are also planning new ones in Wuye, Bwari, and Kuje this year,” he announced.
Wike said the terminals are designed not only to improve mobility but also to reduce indiscriminate parking on roads, which often causes gridlock in busy parts of the city. “This terminal provides an organised parking and loading space, which will help reduce traffic congestion on major roads in Abuja,” he added.
The Mabushi Bus Terminal, constructed by Planet Projects, features state-of-the-art facilities and is set to become a model for urban transport infrastructure in Nigeria. Wike concluded by thanking President Tinubu for his unwavering support and formally invited him to declare the terminal open.
With the commissioning of this terminal, the FCT Administration under Wike’s leadership is positioning Abuja for a more structured, secure, and investor-friendly transportation landscape—bringing the Renewed Hope Agenda to life through modern, people-focused infrastructure.
