₦airaland Forum

1. Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Barr. Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, flagged off the construction of the 15.4-kilometer Pai-Gomani road project in Kwali Area Council.

2. Speaking during the flag-off exercise, Barr. Wike reiterated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda’s commitment to providing infrastructure in the FCT Area Councils.

3. He stressed that the construction of the road project in the largely agrarian community of Kwali will improve access to the farmlands and enhance food security in the nation’s capital.

4. The minister, while stressing that the FCT Administration was focused on delivering the dividends of democracy in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of Mr. President, said, “The government of President Ahmed Tinubu will allow everybody to benefit, to participate, to have the dividends of democracy.

5. Speaking further, the Minister said, “That is what I have told our people. Mr. President has promised you, give me time, be patient, I will get to all of you. All the Area Councils must have the impact of the government of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu who is the President and Commander in Chief”.

6. Continuing, the Minister said, “I want to say clearly let everybody hear me; I did not become a Minister to come and sell land. I took this position to support Mr. President to improve the infrastructure of the FCT. That is why every day, our concern is infrastructure and infrastructure, be it in the city or rural areas”.

7. Barr. Wike, while stressing that the FCTA was committed to improving residents' living conditions, called for their continued support for the government, irrespective of political divides, to ensure the completion of ongoing road projects.

8. He said, “Whether you are in PDP, whether you are in APC, whether you don’t even believe in any party, you must use this road. So, this road is very important. No matter how far it is, we will make out from time to time to see that we come here and see if the contractor is doing what he is supposed to do”.

9. He commended the Area Council Chairman for their commitment to service and also thanked the traditional rulers for their continued support of the FCT Administration.

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11. The FCT Minister also expressed displeasure at the non-award of the contract for the construction of Road A2, which connects the Pai community to the Abuja/Lokoja expressway, and promised to present a request for virement to the National Assembly for the construction of the road as an emergency project.

12. He, however, assured the contractor of adequate funding and called for the project's timely completion, even as he warned FCTA officials against delaying the processes for payment to the contractor.

13. In his goodwill message, Senator David Jimkuta, chairman of the Senate Committee on FCT Area Councils and Ancillary Matters, thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the FCT Minister for their commitment to rural infrastructure in the FCT Area Council and pledged the continued support of the National Assembly for the FCT Administration.

14. In his goodwill message, the member representing Abuja South in the House of Representatives, Hon. Abdulrahman Ajiya, said the projects being flagged off in the FCT have renewed the people's hope and rekindled their confidence in the government.

15. Hon. Ajiya added that the Pai-Gomani road will open up opportunities for farmers in Kwali Area Council, ensure quick response to security challenges in the area, and assured of the continued support of the people for the FCT Administration.

16. On his part, the Chairman of Kwali Area Council, Hon Danladi Chiya, expressed the collective commitment of the Area Council Chairmen to providing rural infrastructure to complement the efforts of the FCT Minister.

17. He thanked the FCT Minister for undertaking the construction of the Pai-Gomani road and urged him to also make time to visit the Area Councils to see the projects being executed by the Council Chairmen.

18. Highlighting the scope of work for the project, the Coordinator of the Satellite Towns Development Department (STDD), Hon. Abdulkadir Zulkifilu, said the 15.4-kilometer Pai—Gomani road has a completion timeline of 12 months. He added that the project will foster unity by connecting communities with shared prosperity and thanked the FCT Minister for his visionary leadership in the FCT.

ANTHONY OGUNLEYE

DIRECTOR, PRESS

(OFFICE OF THE HON. MINISTER)

29/10/2024

FCTA/ODP/PR/604

Photo Captions


1) FCT Minister, Barrister Nyesom Wike delivering his address at the flag-off ceremony of the construction of Pai-Gomani road in Kwali Area Council, FCT on Tuesday

2) L-R: Senator Mao Ohuambuwa, former Deputy Speaker House of Reps, Rt. Hon. Chibudom Nwuche. Kwali Area Council Chairman. Hon. Danladi Chiya, FCT Minister Barrister Nyesom Wike, Chairman, Senate Committee on Area Councils and Ancillary Matters, David Jimkuta and Etsu Kwali HRH Luka Ayedo Nizasan during the flag-off ceremony of the construction of the Pai-Gomani Road, Kwali, FCT, on Tuesday.

3) FCT Minister, Barrister Nyesom Wike in an earth mover during the flag-off ceremony of the construction of Pai-Gomani road in Kwali Area Council, FCT on Tuesday

Jubilations and celebrations in every nooks and crannies of Pai-Gomani in Kwali Area Council, FCT on Tuesday as the best FCT minister Mr WIKE flagged off roads construction

No previous FCT Minister or even the presidency is imposing whims and caprices on Wike. Yet he won't let Rivers state rest because he was the god that made Fubara Governor. I guess nobody made him FCT Minister. Whatever Wike's achievements in FCT, I am not pleased by the fire he set on his home state of Rivers. He has 2027 to rewrite the Fubara story, if need be. In-between, he should let peace reign. He is not the only godfather in Nigeria.

All past FCT ministers looking at Wike like what the heck is this guy tryna proove

Dd

Ok

Nice job.

Nice one

Face Abuja and leave Rivers alone

He is trying

I give it to him

This is commendable

I prefer the likes of Wike and Elrufai as leaders. At this point in our development, an element of force is badly needed to put Nigerians in control.

The Mr Project himself. This man dey work abeg

Give it to Mr. Project.

The last time I was in Abuja in 2018, the territory had world-class road infrastructure without the ministers who built them always bugging us with everything they did.

Wike is really a media man

But as far as he is doing something, that's okay. He should continue. Everywhere deserves development.

Okay
Contact me for your school assignments

Most Nigerians can be gullible, Obviously he’s upto something….if you know you know.

Shut your foolish mouth. Who care what the opinion of a foolish senseless non-entity like you is. If Wike n Fubara have issues let them solve it or was your nobody father there when they worked together with issues ? Why are you now going up n down social media constituting lunacy over what does not concern you ? That aside, I am sure you must be another senseless foolish obedient ipob from abia or anambra who refuse to remove the log in your eyes.

Yankiss:
No previous FCT Minister or even the presidency is imposing whims and caprices on Wike. Yet he won't let Rivers state rest because he was the god that made Fubara Governor. I guess nobody made him FCT Minister. Whatever Wike's achievements in FCT, I am not pleased by the fire he set on his home state of Rivers. He has 2027 to rewrite the Fubara story, if need be. In-between, he should let peace reign. He is not the only godfather in Nigeria.

Only road dix one sabi

He should leave Rivers for your father in Abia

Mikelarteta:
Face Abuja and leave Rivers alone

What about the last time you were in Abia anambra Enough etc

SmartPolician:
The last time I was in Abuja in 2018, the territory had world-class road infrastructure without the ministers who built them always bugging us with everything they did.

Wike is really a media man

But as far as he is doing something, that's okay. He should continue. Everywhere deserves development.

Wike is good in infrastructure

Not only gullible but you sincerely are the foolish one here. Many politicians up to the same thing Wike is up to won't do 1/10th or what Wike is doing aiming for what he is up to that is who lunatics bastards n vagabond who criticize Wike would rather we vote out of bigotry.

A good example of such foolish politician is Peter Pandora Obi but Nigerians are wiser than that which is why the failure was rejected across the country. .

temizeee:
Most Nigerians can be gullible, Obviously he’s upto something….if you know you know.

D

Energist:
I prefer the likes of Wike and Elrufai as leaders. At this point in our development, an element of force is badly needed to put Nigerians in control.

WIKE and fashola BETTER

ObiPandora:
What about the last time you were in Abia anambra Enough etc

Nonentities only thrive on shitty forums like Nairaland. Keep thriving!!

Occultist

Noted.

Energist:
I prefer the likes of Wike and Elrufai as leaders. At this point in our development, an element of force is badly needed to put Nigerians in control.

This is why I want ElRufai a d PO to join forces for next election..

Pple are saying ElRufai is a bad person..

For wike, na eye service him de do..
Let him enter Rurals area and do the roads and leave those places jari..

What about Abuja lokoja road?