The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Barr. Nyesom Wike, has reaffirmed his administration’s resolve to enhance security and connectivity in rural areas by integrating streetlights into ongoing road construction projects.
During the inauguration of the 10.5-kilometer Kabusa to Ketti access road in Abuja on Wednesday, Wike emphasized the transformative potential of the project for local communities.
“For the first time, you can see we are providing roads and, at the same time, providing streetlights,” the minister stated, pointing to the success of similar initiatives in Kuje township, where streetlights have significantly improved nighttime security.
He noted that such projects are part of the administration’s broader efforts to reduce the challenges faced by rural dwellers, ensure safer environments for farmers, and tackle insecurity across the territory.
Road Project to Transform Communities
The Kabusa to Ketti road, awarded to Tech Oil Global Concept, will connect multiple communities and is expected to be completed within six months. According to Mr. Richard Dauda, Acting Executive Secretary of the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), the project is designed to address long-standing challenges in the area.
Mr. Christopher Maikalangu, Chairman of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), hailed the project as a game changer. He recounted the difficulties residents had faced, including heightened insecurity due to poor road conditions.
“This is where our royal father was kidnapped and killed because the road was very difficult for security operatives to access,” Maikalangu said, expressing confidence that the new road would mitigate such risks and stimulate economic activities.
Ongoing and Future Projects
Maikalangu commended the FCT Administration’s focus on rural development, highlighting completed projects like the Saburi, Karimo to Dei-Dei, and Life Camp roads in Zone C. He also praised ongoing efforts such as the Kabusa to Takushara road.
Describing Wike as a “game changer and transformer,” Maikalangu invited the minister to commission additional completed projects within the council area. He also urged the minister to extend infrastructure development to underserved communities in Zone A, including Nyanya, Karu, Orozo, and Karshi.
Commitment to Inclusive Growth
The Kabusa to Ketti road project exemplifies the FCT Administration’s commitment to inclusive development, prioritizing infrastructure that fosters security and connectivity. By addressing the unique challenges of rural communities, the administration is laying the groundwork for sustainable growth and improved quality of life across the territory.
