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.
Barr. Wike observed that the disconnect between the Abuja Lokoja Expressway and the Pai Community was due to the absence of good motorable road, and said the award and construction of the A2 to Pai road project, will enhance the living condition of the people within the community as well as improve the security situation in the area.
Speaking during the flag-off ceremony, the Minister said that legal institutions could do a lot more in providing infrastructure if adequately funded and called for the amendment of the TETFUND Act to include the Nigerian Law School as a fund beneficiary.
“I assure Your Lordships that the FCT Administration is dedicated to creating an enabling environment for “justice not only to be done but to be seen to be done.” We are open to working closely with the judiciary to identify areas where improvements are necessary and implement solutions that will enhance justice delivery.
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.
Barr. Wike said, “What we are doing today is what the Renewed Hope Agenda is all about – giving hope back to our people. I’m sure the people of Kabusa and Takushara have lost hope that this road will ever be done. But to the glory of God and by the coming in of President Ahmed Bola Tinubu, it’s a different story”.
The Mandate Secretary of the FCT Agric and Rural Development Secretariat, Malam Lawan Geidam, disclosed this while briefing journalists shortly after the FCT Executive Committee Meeting held on Monday, November 25, 2024, which was chaired by the Minister, Barr. Ezenwo Nyesom Wike.
The projects inspected by the Minister include the rehabilitation of the 5-kilometer Dutse /Usuma Dam road, the upgrading of the War College/Army Checkpoint and other ancillary roads within the Bwari Area Council, as well as the reconstruction of the 25-kilometer Kwaita/Yebu road and the 11-kilometer Yangoji-Sukuku-Ebo road in the Kwali Area Council.
Speaking to journalists shortly after the inspection exercise, the Minister expressed satisfaction with the pace and quality of work on the road project and the contractor’s assurances that the road would be completed by December 2024