The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has pledged that Abuja will undergo significant infrastructural development by the end of President Bola Tinubu’s first term in 2027.
Speaking at the inauguration of the War College/Army Checkpoint Road upgrade in Ushafa, Bwari Area Council, Wike assured citizens that the transformation will be visible and verifiable.
According to Wike, Abuja’s development extends beyond the city to area councils, with over 15 ongoing projects aimed at improving infrastructure and residents’ quality of life. Additional projects are set to commence soon in satellite towns, ensuring that rural areas also benefit from these advancements.
“When we came on board, I stated that under Tinubu’s administration, promises made would be fulfilled. Our infrastructure achievements are not propaganda but backed by verifiable facts,” Wike said.
He challenged skeptics to evaluate the administration’s progress across Abuja’s six area councils, noting that even after just one year in office, the Tinubu-led administration’s impact is evident in road networks and other infrastructural projects. By 2027, he asserted, the FCT would look remarkably different due to these efforts.
The minister also highlighted a new agreement with a Chinese company to provide clean water to Kwali, Gwagwalada, and Kuje area councils, enhancing public health and access to essential services.
The 18-kilometer War College/Army Checkpoint Road project, awarded to Abdul Val Limited and expected to be completed in 18 months, will improve connectivity in satellite towns, a priority for the administration.
Senator David Jimkuta, chairman of the Senate Committee on FCT Area Councils, praised the project as a milestone in Tinubu’s agenda, pledging continued support for the FCT’s development.
Wike called on Abuja residents to support the administration’s vision and assured that indigenous contractors would continue to play a key role in these projects.
