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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr. Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, has reiterated that the ongoing routine inspections of infrastructure projects across the FCT are a crucial measure to guarantee that all jobs are executed to the highest specified standards.

Addressing journalists during one of the inspections on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, the Minister emphasized the importance of the site visits in ensuring the quality and timely completion of projects.

According to him, “I do know that for us, we cannot just sit in the offices to say that jobs are going on. It is part of our jobs to go and see for ourselves, to look at the quality of the jobs. Yesterday, you may recall that when we went to the Mabushi bus terminal, we corrected some specific things. If you don’t go out, then you may be embarrassed on the day of the commissioning, as this is not what you expected, and by that time, it will be too late. So, inspection is part of the assignment to make sure that the job is not only done but is done very well.”

The Minister provided updates on several key projects inspected, including the Giri District Road Network, the 16-kilometer Inner Northern Expressway (INEX) with a 15 span bridge connecting the Idu Industrial area to the Kubwa/Zuba expressway, the Collector Road CN8 from the Moshood Abiola Way to Dakibiyu in Jabi District and the Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal Complex also in Jabi District.

He stated that the Giri District roads project and the INEX, being handled by Levante Construction Limited and Salini Nigeria Limited, respectively, are both expected to be completed by the end of May, while the Court of Appeal complex is slated for commissioning in September 2025.

According to him “I went to the road opening up the Giri District, which is where you have the EFCC academy and the University of Abuja. We believe that our work there will significantly open up the district. The contractor, Levante, has assured us that the project will be handed over by the end of May.

“We also visited the Inner Northern Expressway (INEX) being handled by Salini. We believe that by the grace of God, Salini has promised that they will hand over the project by the end of May. We also inspected the Road CN8 in Jabi District as well as the Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal complex, also in Jabi”.

The Minister further expressed satisfaction with the progress made on the Inner Northern Expressway bridge across the rail line in Idu District, noting the significant improvement in its condition.

He said, “You remember that each time I go there, I complain about the roughness, but now you can see that they have improved on it. I’m quite impressed that from Idu, it now connects to the road going to Zuba, which is very important for us.”

Barr. Wike expressed his pleasure with the positive impact these projects will have on the FCT communities, highlighting their alignment with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. He also stressed the transformative impact of the improved road networks on FCT's connectivity and urban development.

He said, “It gives us pleasure, and we are happy with what we are doing. We are also happy that the people are happy. You can imagine the communities there, how they feel that today, they have a road connecting them to other parts of Abuja. That, of course, is the Renewed Hope Agenda. We are happy that the promises made are being kept to the glory of God.”

The FCT Minister equally emphasized government’s commitment to fulfilling its obligations to contractors to avoid delays in the execution of projects.

yarimo:
Everyone in FCT is just happy to have WIKE as FCT minister

Kingosytex:
I think I agree with you. He is dedicated and has got to be the most active minister. He should just focus on Abuja and let Rivers have peace.

Mdaz:
Wike is doing well, However he should desist from land grabbing.

Salewa97:
Wike the minister of FCT.

Wike is the best minister Tinubu appointed.

Zico5:
Quality infrastructure indeed or an avenue to loot FCT resources. How many infrastructures did you do when you were governor of Rivers state. All we saw is the fanthom destructions of opposition's properties and wanthom looting of Rivers allocation which you wish to continue by installing Fubara as the governor. But you play foul and the man worked against you. You will soon account for everything cos power is transient. I pray you live to see the day.

Zico5:
Quality infrastructure indeed or an avenue to loot FCT resources. How many infrastructures did you do when you were governor of Rivers state. All we saw is the fanthom destructions of opposition's properties and wanthom looting of Rivers allocation which you wish to continue by installing Fubara as the governor. But you play foul and the man worked against you. You will soon account for everything cos power is transient. I pray you live to see the day.

Zico5:
Quality infrastructure indeed or an avenue to loot FCT resources. How many infrastructures did you do when you were governor of Rivers state. All we saw is the fanthom destructions of opposition's properties and wanthom looting of Rivers allocation which you wish to continue by installing Fubara as the governor. But you play foul and the man worked against you. You will soon account for everything cos power is transient. I pray you live to see the day.

abysirius:
..Quality infrastructure my foot! How many did he put in place in Anambra when he governed the state for 8yrs?

busky007:
Mn

abysirius:
..Quality infrastructure my foot! How many did he put in place in Anambra when he governed the state for 8yrs?

gidigbam1:
You've never been to Rivers or Abuja and sat down to conclude. No past Governor since Rivers State was created till date did up to 5% of what Wike did in Rivers as Governor. He completely transformed Rivers State and opened up all the roads to Brass etc. Port Harcourt Airport was Canopy, if you land and rain is falling, it will beat and soak you. Wike built it from scratch and delivered. There is no Governor in the entire Nigeria apart from Donald Duke, has delivered what Wike did in Rivers.

For you to better understand the level of work he is doing, if you combine Fashola's 8 years + Ambode's 4 yrs + Sanwo Olu's 6 years all their achievement in office combined together is not even up to half of what Wike has done in FCT in less than 2 years.

You guys will sit in one place with no clue on the magnitude of projects being delivered and just be writing thrash out of sentiments.

The hatred on him is just becos he did not support Peter Obi thats all.

tundegan:
Wike is a workaholic.
He is just too committed to his job.
Kudos to him