Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr. Nyesom Wike, has expressed satisfaction with the pace of work on the ongoing Gomani-Yangoji road project in Abuja, describing it as part of the Tinubu administration’s commitment to extending development to satellite communities under the Renewed Hope Agenda.
Wike spoke on Thursday during an inspection of the 13-kilometre road project, saying the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) was implementing President Bola Tinubu’s directive to spread infrastructure beyond the city centre and open up rural communities.
According to the minister, the administration deliberately prioritised road infrastructure in satellite towns to reduce rural-urban migration and improve connectivity across the territory.
“Remember that when we came on board, one of the directives of Mr. President is that we should not concentrate development, we should not concentrate provision of infrastructure just only in the cities. We must open up all the satellite towns in order to discourage rural-urban migration,” Wike said.
He explained that the project followed the earlier construction of the A2-Pai road, which was inaugurated by President Tinubu during his second year in office.
The minister noted that the Gomani-Yangoji road project, being executed by Zeberced Construction Company, had reached an advanced stage, with bridge construction completed and drainage works nearing completion.
“From what we’ve seen, you can attest to the fact that we are very much encouraged. Luckily, the bridge had been launched, which we are standing on, the drainages have been done, optimised in 90 to 95 per cent. They are now building the streetlight pillars,” he stated.
Wike disclosed that the road project would be among those lined up for inauguration during activities marking President Tinubu’s third anniversary in office this June.
He commended Zeberced Construction Company for maintaining quality standards and adhering to delivery timelines.
“I commend, as usual, the contractor, Zeberced, not only for providing quality jobs, but also keeping to the timeline, making promises that we will inaugurate this road this June. I’m happy,” he said.
The minister also praised the management and staff of the company for their commitment to completing the project as scheduled.
He added that the President would be delighted to see infrastructure development spreading to underserved communities across the FCT.
“I believe that when Mr. President comes here, it will be a thing of joy for him to see that development is passing through all the satellite towns,” Wike said.
