Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Mr Nyesom Wike, yesterday, promised to construct more road infrastructure in area councils.
Wike made the promise while inaugurating the five-kilometre Naharati-River Ukya-Uguwan Hausawa access road in Abaji, Abaji Area Council.
He explained that the measure was part of President Bola Tinubu’s commitment for dual development of Abuja city and satellite towns.
“I have told everybody who cares to listen that while we are developing the city, we are also developing satellite towns.
“Throughout this week, from today till Friday, we have dedicated ourselves to the inauguration of projects in the six area councils,” he said.
He assured residents of Abaji of additional road project, adding that funds have been earmarked in the FCT Administration’s 2025 budget.
He said the construction of Naharati-River Ukya-Uguwan Hausawa access road is in fulfilment of the promise made to residents of Abaji in late 2023.
He added that the request for two additional police divisions to beef up security in Abaji would be completed and inaugurated in a few months.
The minister also pointed out that construction is ongoing at the FCT University of Science and Technology, Abaji, as promised the people.
He thanked Abaji Traditional Council for conferring on him the traditional title of “Hasken Abaji,” meaning The Light of Abaji.
Dedicating the title to Tinubu, the minister described the president as the “light of Nigeria” due to his life-impacting programmes and people oriented projects.
Wike promised that more projects would be inaugurated in May to celebrate Tinubu’s second year in office.
Earlier, the Coordinator of Satellite Towns Development Department, Mr Abdulkadir Zulkiflu, said the project aligns with Tinubu’s ‘Renewed Hope Agenda.’
Zulkiflu added that the project is also part of Wike’s commitment to create an enabling environment and improve the standard of living for people in satellite towns and area councils.
He said roads would create job opportunities, facilitate the transportation of goods and services, enhance the movement of farm produce, reduce traveling time and curb rural urban migration.
“Today, we celebrate more than just the completion of the road; we honour unity, development, improved connectivity, community harmony and a promising future for residents of Abaji Area Council,” he said
Chairman of the council, Mr Abubakar Abdullahi thanked Wike for the commitment to develop all area councils.
Abdullahi said besides the socio-economic impact, the road had connected residents of Naharati with Abaji town for the first time.
He added that following Wike’s footsteps, the council had completed the construction of an 80-bed hospital in Abaji to cater for the health needs of residents.
He added that the council is equally building a 750-capacity information and communication technology centre in Abaji.
“This is part of efforts to invest in human capital development for the long term benefit of the council. (NAN)
