President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to infrastructure development and improved living standards, announcing a N50 billion water project for satellite towns, with Kuje Area Council as a key beneficiary.
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Barr. Nyesom Wike, disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja during the commissioning of the asphalt carriageway from Garage Junction to the LEA Secretariat in Kuje.
“This year, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved N50 billion in the budget to provide water to satellite towns, and Kuje Area Council is a key beneficiary,” Wike announced. “This demonstrates a government that understands and prioritizes the needs of its people.”
Progress on Kuje Road Project
Wike also addressed the ongoing Kuje road project, originally awarded under the previous administration for N59 billion but stalled until recently. “The President directed that whatever needs to be done to complete the project must be done. Contractors are now back on-site, and soon, residents will no longer need to leave Kuje to access essential facilities,” Wike said.
The Minister revealed plans to extend the road project beyond its current endpoint to Opakuk, with the extension included in the statutory budget presented to the National Assembly.
Community-Centered Governance
Wike highlighted the unique approach of the Tinubu administration in engaging communities directly. “This government sits with you, asks what you want, and ensures it is done. This is governance that communicates with and delivers for the people,” he stated.
He commended the leadership of Kuje Area Council for their dedication to community development. “Your chairman has done well, and with your continued cooperation, more projects and development will come to Kuje,” Wike said.
Call for Unity
Urging residents to support government initiatives regardless of political affiliations, Wike emphasized that governance is about improving lives. “This is about the people, not parties. Together, we can achieve even more,” he concluded.
The announcement underscores the administration’s focus on impactful projects that address core community needs and its commitment to fulfilling promises made under the Renewed Hope Agenda.
