Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Barr. Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, carried out inspection visits to the construction sites of ongoing road projects in Bwari and Kwali Area Councils of the FCT......Read The Full Article>>.....Read The Full Article>>
2. The projects inspected by the Minister include the rehabilitation of the 5-kilometer Dutse /Usuma Dam road, the upgrading of the War College/Army Checkpoint and other ancillary roads within the Bwari Area Council, as well as the reconstruction of the 25-kilometer Kwaita/Yebu road and the 11-kilometer Yangoji-Sukuku-Ebo road in the Kwali Area Council.
3. Addressing journalists after the inspection exercise, the Minister expressed satisfaction with the pace and quality of work on the ongoing road projects and confidence that the contractors would complete them by December 2024 as scheduled. He also assured of adequate funding to ensure timely completion.
4. Noting that the road projects were located primarily in rural communities of the FCT, the Minister said their completion would boost agricultural activities and enhance food security in the nation’s capital.
5. The FCT Minister said, “What amazes me is the length of the roads, particularly as they will positively impact these communities.
6. “When we went to Kwaita, you can see how long the road is, and we are now in Yangoji-Sukuku. I can’t believe what I’m seeing. We thank God that the Renewed Hope Agenda is alive and working.
7. “On the performance of the contractors, you know we had heavy rains this year and we gave them December to complete these projects. You can see the level of work they have done and the quality of the jobs which are in rural areas.
8. “I’m very much impressed with all the contractors. From Dutse, where the SCC is working, we got to Ushafa in Bwari; then we went to Kwaita and Yangoji/Sukuku in Kwali.
9. “I will do everything to ensure that funding is not a problem for them. When you see committed contractors, you, on your own part, will also carry out your obligation by ensuring that they are funded to complete these roads and make the people happy”.
10. “I’m sure you can see the large expanse of land for farming and if the government can capitalize on this, we won’t be talking about food security. So, I’m very impressed”.
11. Barr. Wike who also said that his frequent visits to the sites of ongoing projects was to see things for himself and not only rely on official reports, equally allayed fears that the December 2024 scheduled completion dates for the road projects may not be attained.
12. He said, “I believe, like they said, that they will hand it over to us in December; let us keep to it. I don’t want to be pessimistic. I’ve seen the contractors, and they’ve told me that they will complete these roads. With the good weather we are having now, I think we don’t need to doubt them. As much as we do our part, I’m sure they will also fulfill their promise.
13. Barr. Wike noted that all the problems in the FCT could not be solved all at once but stressed the FCT Administration’s commitment to ensuring that all parts of the FCT are positively impacted by the current administration’s policies and programs.
ANTHONY OGUNLEYE
DIRECTOR, PRESS
(OFFICE OF THE HON. MINISTER)
20/11/2024
