Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has hailed President Bola Tinubu’s infrastructure drive in Abuja, saying ongoing road projects are opening up previously neglected satellite towns and communities for development.
Wike spoke on Monday while inspecting projects billed for inauguration as part of activities marking President Tinubu’s third anniversary in office.
The minister described the extension of infrastructure to communities outside the city centre as one of the most significant achievements of the current administration in the FCT.
“My greatest joy is that we have also started extending development towards Zuba. In that way, the entire communities in those areas will be opened up. That is what development is all about opening up the satellite towns and communities, as directed by Mr President,” he said.
Wike expressed satisfaction with the pace and quality of work on the Tundun Madaki section of the Outer Southern Expressway (OSEX) corridor, noting that the bridge has been completed while asphalt work is nearing completion.
“We are now at the Tundun Madaki section of the OSEX corridor. The bridge has been completed and the asphalt work is ongoing. I believe that before the end of the week, or within one week, the asphalt work will also be completed,” he stated.
He disclosed that a major road project executed by CCECC, with streetlights already installed, is among projects lined up for inauguration during the anniversary celebrations.
According to him, the Body of Benchers office complex will also be commissioned.
The minister commended the contractors for delivering the projects according to schedule and maintaining high construction standards.
“It is a very good quality job. I am highly impressed with both the quality of work and the timely completion.
“Not only have they done quality work, they have also delivered on time. I am very, very happy about that,” Wike said.
He stressed that the ongoing projects would boost economic activities, improve connectivity and accelerate development across the satellite towns, in line with the administration’s commitment to ensuring that the benefits of governance reach all parts of the Federal Capital Territory.
The projects are expected to be inaugurated in the coming weeks as part of activities marking President Tinubu’s third year in office.
