FCT MINISTER PLEDGES SWIFT RESOLUTION OF PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHERS’ STRIKE
…ASSURES OF TIMELY COMPLETION OF CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURAL PROJECTS
The Honourable Minister of the FCT, Barrister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike has addressed the ongoing strike by primary school teachers in the Territory, expressing regret and pledging to find a swift resolution. The Minister also reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to the timely completion of ongoing infrastructural projects across the FCT…
FCT EXCO APPROVES MAJOR CONTRACTS FOR INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT AND SECURITY ENHANCEMENT
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Executive Committee (EXCO) held its first meeting of the year in Abuja on Thursday, February 6, 2025, approving several key contracts to improve infrastructure, security, and service delivery within the FCT…
…HIGHLIGHTS SIGNIFICANT INVESTMENTS IN THE AREA COUNCIL
…HOLDS ONE MINUTE SILENCE FOR USENI
1. The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Barr. Ezenwo Nyesom Wike on Friday, January 24, 2025, commissioned the 5km Gaba-Tokulo road in Bwari Area Council, marking another milestone in the administration’s commitment to infrastructural development across the territory.
2. In his address at the ceremony, the Minister emphasized the FCT Administration’s dedication to fulfilling its promise of constructing one road in each of the six Area Councils, as directed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2024. He highlighted the ongoing road project commissioning activities, demonstrating the government’s commitment to positively impacting every part of the FCT.
L-R: Chairman, Setraco (Nig) Ltd, Chief Abu Inu~Umoru, Hon. Minister of State, FCT, Dr Mariya Mahmoud, FCT Minister, Barrister Nyesom Wike and Coordinator Satellite Towns Development Department, Hon Abdulkadir Zulkiflu at the commissioning ceremony of the Gaba-Tokulo road ,Bwari Area Council, FCT on Friday
3. Speaking on Bwari Area Council, the Minister detailed the substantial investments made by the Federal Government, not only in road infrastructure but also in education and other sectors.
4. In the words of the Minister, “This Gaba-Tokulo road cost us not less than N7 billion. From Dutse coming to this area in Bwari, you see the total rehabilitation of the entire road, which has cost us not less than 27 billion. This is for this area council. The entire Ushafa, War College and all the roads in Ushafa have cost us not less than 28 billion Naira. Now, if you calculate for just road infrastructure for Bwari Area Council alone, it has taken 62.2 billion Naira.
6. “Now, in terms of education, the government just renovated the Government Secondary School (GSS) Dutse, Government Secondary School Bwari, Government Secondary School Ushafa, which is a new one, GSS Deidei, GSS Kubwa, and GSS Jibi. All these schools have cost us not less than 27 billion. Now, if you add N27 billion to N62 billion, you’re almost getting to N100 billion for one area council” the Minister explained”.
An aerial view of the Gaba-Tokulo road in Bwari Area Council, FCT
7. The Minister assured the residents of Bwari that President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda is not just a promise but a reality, highlighting the government’s commitment to ensuring the timely and effective execution of all awarded contracts.
8. Addressing the issue of security, the Minister announced the construction of two new police divisions in Igou and Ushafa, adding that the contractors are expected to hand them over by May this year, significantly enhancing security in the area council.
9. Responding to a request by the Chairman of Bwari Area Council, Hon. John Gabaya, for the extension of the Gaba-Tokulo road to Kawu near the boundary with Kaduna State and the provision of an alternative route from Bwari to Kubwa, the Minister promised that the Tokulo-Kawu road requested by the council Chairman will be prioritised, considering its significance to the people and in fulfillment of the directive of Mr, President for each Area Council to get a minimum of one rural road in 2025.
10. He also commended Setraco, the construction company, for delivering a high-quality road project, adding that the contractor has been directed to also provide streetlights on the road, beyond the initial scope of the contract.
11. Earlier, the Bwari Area Council Chairman, Hon. Gabaya, had expressed gratitude to the Minister for providing infrastructure in Bwari and across all six Area Councils within the FCT. The Chairman acknowledged the historical challenges faced by residents, highlighting the previous dangers associated with the Gaba-Tokulo road, which had sadly resulted in the loss of lives.
12. Describing the FCT Minister as an embodiment of the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Chairman presented a gift to the FCT Minister and the Minister of State on behalf of the grateful residents of Tokulo as a token of appreciation for the road project.
13. In her vote of thanks, the FCT Minister of state, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud said all the projects executed in the FCT are a clear testament to President Tinubu’s commitment to improving the lives of the people by enhancing connectivity and facilitating economic growth.
14. While thanking the President for his immense support and dedication towards the development of rural infrastructures in the communities, Dr. Mahmoud also thanked the FCT Minister and members of the National Assembly, for their vision and relentless efforts to see the initiative come to fruition.
15. She also prayed that the project would bring about the positive changes envisioned.
FCT Minister, Barr Ezenwo Nyesom Wike delivering his address at the commissioning ceremony of the Gaba-Tokulo road in Bwari Area Council, FCT on Friday
16. In his welcome address, the Coordinator, Satelite Town Development Department, STDD, Hon. Zulkiflu Abdulkadir, expressed gratitude to the FCT Minister for his unwavering commitment to the growth and development of the satellite towns and area councils.
17. Hon. Zulkiflu said, under the leadership of Barr. Wike, the six Area Councils have witnessed a renewed sense of hope and progress, adding that the Minister’s dedication and passion for improving the lives of citizens have been instrumental in driving forward the goals of the STDD.
18. He said that the project has already made a remarkable impact on the rural environment, promoting small and medium-scale businesses.
19. The Coordinator expressed confidence that the road will not only improve the economic landscape of the community but also enhance the overall quality of life of the people.
20. Another highlight of the event was a minute silence held in honour of a former Minister of the FCT, Lt. Gen. Jeremiah Timbut Useni (Rtd) who died late on Thursday.
Residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), under the Abuja Original Inhabitants Youths and Empowerment Organisation (AOIYEO), have expressed their gratitude to President Bola Tinubu and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike for the recent commissioning of road projects across the six area councils and the approval for establishing a Federal Polytechnic in Gwarimpa…
While stating that the road project being commissioned was a promise made and fulfilled by President Tinubu, the Minister also assured that the promise to provide the council with additional police divisions would soon be fulfilled, as the structures were under construction.
The Minister said, “We were at the OSEX, which CGC is carrying out. They have assured us that they will hand over that OSEX by May. I believe them. This is not the first time they have made a promise and fulfilled it, so I have no reason to doubt them. We then went to the Court of Appeal Division of Abuja. The contractor has restated that by September 2025, by the grace of God, they will still hand over.”
The people came flamboyantly dressed, and various women groups identified by the brilliant colors of the George fabrics, which only came out on the most important of events, indicated the event’s significance.
He said, “The Body of Benchers is very grateful to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR and Chief Executive of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, for approving the initiative of the Honourable Minister for the FCT, His Excellency, Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, Life Bencher, CON for interventions of provision of basic infrastructural facilities in the Nigerian Law School, Body of Benchers and the judiciary”.
Speaking during the flag-off ceremony, the Minister said the provision of access roads would encourage the development of the real estate sector, enhance access to the markets for agricultural produce, and also decongest the Abuja city center.
