*** 73 Schools Under Renovation, 27 New Projects Set for Flag-Off Across FCT
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Barr. Nyesom Wike, has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda is steadily transforming Abuja through massive investments in road networks, schools, and public infrastructure.
Wike stated this on Tuesday during the flag-off of the 15-kilometre Old Keffi Road rehabilitation project from Kado Village to Dei-Dei, describing it as a clear demonstration of the President’s commitment to improving connectivity, accessibility, and economic growth in the FCT.
“When Mr. President assumed office in 2023, one of the emergency road projects he immediately approved was the Saburi 1 and Saburi 2 roads,” Wike said. “I made a commitment to the traders and residents that the rehabilitation of this Old Keffi Road would follow and today, to the glory of God, that promise is being fulfilled.”
The project, awarded to Lubrik Construction Company, the same firm behind the Saburi roads, covers 15 kilometres and is expected to ease traffic, enhance safety, and boost commercial activities for thousands of daily commuters along the Kado–Dei-Dei corridor.
The Minister commended the Chairman of Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Hon. Christopher Zakka Maikalangu, for being a “true representative of his people,” noting that the Old Keffi Road rehabilitation was one of the key demands Maikalangu made during the commissioning of earlier projects.
“That is what true representation means choosing leaders who understand your needs and are committed to pursuing them,” Wike said. “Chairman Maikalangu deserves your continued support for the sake of continuity.”
Highlighting broader development strides under President Tinubu, Wike revealed that 73 Government Secondary Schools across the FCT are currently undergoing rehabilitation, with an additional 33 projects set to be flagged off in the coming weeks.
“Out of 105 ongoing projects in the FCT, 73 are located within AMAC and the city,” he disclosed. “This administration is working hard to change things for the better both for Nigerians and the people of Abuja.”
Wike warned residents not to be swayed by “politicians who failed to deliver when they had the chance,” stressing that the Tinubu-led administration is restoring public confidence by matching words with visible action.
“Do not be deceived by people who come with empty stories. We gave them a first chance they failed. We gave them a second chance they failed again. If we make the mistake of giving them a third chance, they will destroy everything. Seeing is believing you can see the results for yourselves,” he said.
He also disclosed that the FCT Administration has lined up 27 project flag-offs across the Territory, a record number he said has “never happened before in Abuja’s history.”
Wike urged the construction company to employ local residents, particularly youths and women, either directly or through subcontracting, to ensure that the host communities benefit economically from the project.
“This is a government that makes promises and fulfills them. We will continue to work, continue to deliver, and continue to justify the confidence Nigerians have reposed in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,” Wike affirmed.
In her vote of thanks, the FCT Minister of State, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, commended President Tinubu for his unwavering support for infrastructure renewal and for prioritizing projects that directly impact the lives of citizens.
“This road is a lifeline that serves thousands of commuters daily, linking communities, reducing travel time, improving road safety, and stimulating socio-economic activities across this axis,” she said. “It stands as yet another testimony of Mr. President’s vision for connectivity and inclusive development in the FCT.”
