The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, announced on Monday that the Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved several road construction projects in Abuja’s satellite towns.
Speaking to State House correspondents after the FEC meeting, Wike emphasized the importance of these developments as part of the “Renewed Hope Agenda.”
According to Wike, these towns, which include Kwali, Gwagwalada, and Bwari area councils, have long been neglected by previous administrations. “Before December, we will commission over 75 kilometers of road in these areas,” the minister said, underscoring the federal government’s commitment to improving infrastructure and extending development to satellite towns.
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The FEC also approved the development of Artillery Road N5 and Obafemi Awolowo Way, from Life Camp Junction to Ring Road. The project, aimed at decongesting the area, will be handled by Julius Berger and is expected to be completed within 16-17 months.
In addition to road projects, the President has directed the construction of 40 new judges and justices’ quarters in the Kantampe District, with completion expected within 15 months. These new quarters will house members of the FCT High Courts, Federal High Court, and the Court of Appeal.
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Furthermore, FEC ratified the termination of a previous contract for the development of Maitama 2, an area allocated to more than 1,700 allottees. The contract, originally awarded for N184 billion, saw no work commence due to lack of mobilisation. The government will quickly restart the procurement process and ensure the area’s development.
These projects are part of President Tinubu’s broader infrastructure plans to reduce housing deficits and bring development to underserved areas of the FCT.