By Ismaila Jimoh, Abuja
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Mr Nyesom Wike has made it known that the newly opened Waru – Pozema District by his administration will soon be provided with necessary infrastructure so that residents and developers can move in and begin development.
Wike stated this on Thursday while speaking with journalists after inspecting several ongoing projects across the Federal Capital Territory.
He said the administration would work with relevant agencies to see the possibility of providing basic infrastructure in the district, located in Cadastral Zone D16.
According to him, the FCT Administration will consult the Federal Capital Development Authority and other relevant departments to determine the next steps, including whether the project is captured in the 2026 budget.
“About the new district of Waru-Pozema in Cadastral Zone D16, we have to find out from the FCDA or the coordinator what they have in mind, whether it is in the 2026 budget,” he said. “Don’t worry, we will do everything we can to provide the needed infrastructure and open up the district so that people can move in.”
The minister also expressed satisfaction with the level of work on various judicial infrastructure projects inspected during the tour. He noted that the contractors handling the Court of Appeal complex assured that the project would be completed by May.
He added that the judges’ quarters, including the Federal High Court section, had already been furnished.
Giving the break down of the projects which he said would be inaugurated during the third year in office of President Bola Tinubu, the minister said it comprises 10 duplexes for the Federal High Court, 20 duplexes for the FCT High Court and another 10 duplexes for the Court of Appeal.
The minister also inspected a major road project in Katampe, which he described as functioning like a ring road, and commended the contractor China Geo – Engineering Corporation for the pace and quality of work being carried out.
Speaking on his motivation for regularly inspecting projects, Wike said his commitment was driven by service and the confidence reposed in him by President Tinubu. “For the President to have confidence in you and give you an assignment, you have no choice but to be committed to the job,” he said.
