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...AS HE FLAGS OFF THE PROVISION OF ENGINEERING INFRASTRUCTURE IN PARTS OF GUZAPE AND ASOKORO DISTRICTS

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, has issued a stern warning against naming major roads and streets in the Abuja city center after private citizens by the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), without prior authorization.

The Minister issued the warning on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, while flagging off the construction of road networks in the Guzape District, a project that extends into the AIT neighborhoods of the Asokoro cadastral zone.

Speaking during the ceremony, Barr. Wike stated that the practice of the council authority, under the Chairman, Hon. Christopher Maikalangu, assigning names of private individuals to roads built and funded by the FCT Administration in the city center was "unacceptable".

He clarified that street names should be reserved for individuals who have made significant contributions to the nation or the FCT, to properly immortalize them, and advised that naming streets after individuals who pay a fee to the Area Council should be restricted to satellite towns where the council provided the infrastructure.

"We cannot be doing roads and even infrastructure... you wake up in the morning, I don't know who writes to you, before I wake up, you name the street and the roads that we are doing with our money", the Minister stated and firmly instructed the AMAC Chairman to "go and refund them their money".

The Minister emphasized that the FCT Administration should be aware of and approve the names, saying: "You don't just name an important street after somebody when you don't know where the money is coming from. You will not do that again", he warned the Chairman.

Speaking on the Guzape road project (Cadastral AO9, Lots 1 & 2), the Minister affirmed that the development was a testament to the promises of the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, which, he said, were being fulfilled.

"Those who are living here, will they say that they have not felt the impact of President Tinubu's administration? They’ve been here for years with no road. But Tinubu has come, and now there is a road", he stressed.

Barr. Wike reiterated that President Tinubu intends to provide essential infrastructure and road networks across all parts of Abuja to ensure the city takes a different look and competes with other cities of the world. He urged residents to continue to support the present administration.

He commended the contractor, Dantata and Sawoe Construction Nigeria Limited, urging them to use their extensive experience to complete the job on schedule to discourage the need for project variation, while also tasking the company to employ local youth and residents to provide them with economic opportunities.

Earlier, while delivering the vote of thanks, the Minister of State for the FCT, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, lauded the commencement of the Guzape road project, describing it as another bold step in transforming the nation’s capital.

She affirmed that the projects are "testaments to the vision, commitment, and also dedication and determination of the administration of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu”, and extended gratitude to the FCT Minister, whom she referred to as "Mr. Project”, whose leadership was making the Abuja project a reality.

In his project overview, the Executive Secretary, FCDA, Engr Richard Yunana Dauda, explained that engineering infrastructure had already been fully provided in Asokoro and Guzape Districts, however, later in the course of the development, additional layouts were created, which had not been captured in the original scope.

He said the new layouts consisted of 24 short roads totaling about 9.2 km, adding that the infrastructure to be provided included earthworks, surface water drainage pipe networks, box and pipe culverts, streetlights, power supply, and telecommunication ducts.

Engr Dauda also stated that once completed, the road will improve accessibility, enhance security, improve interconnectivity, and the standard of living of residents of Asokoro and Guzape districts. He requested the cooperation of residents to ensure a smooth and timely project completion.

Giving his commitment to the project, Managing Director, Dantata and Sawoe Nigeria Limited, Mr. Udo Heidschuster, expressed gratitude for the opportunity to partner with the FCT Administration, pledging to deliver to the highest technical standards. He further lauded the FCT Minister, saying that under Barr Wike, the FCT had witnessed extraordinary infrastructure, pointing out that new works springing up across Nigeria's capital speak louder than words.

Hmmmm. It's Wike again.....This man is always in the news. Chai !

This man will leave that office one day.

People, remember that, even if he doesn't.

Just be patient. The madman will leave.

The funny thing is, in his mind, he probably thinks he has a shot at becoming president!

The Minister emphasized that the FCT Administration should be aware of and approve the names, saying: "You don't just name an important street after somebody when you don't know where the money is coming from. You will not do that again", he warned the Chairman.

A case of pot calling kettle black.

That should be something logical. You can't just give a street name without the municipal approval

Wondering why the people above me are ranting about this. That's what too much of hatred can cause

Wike is already looking forward to make appear in front page of newspapers.

Always In the news for everything both good and bad.... the bad he his denying is way more than the good

Power is Transient, Plenty people have done more than you Nyesome, they’re under the ground now

Wike and all those his funny looking jackets that he always wears..

But this one take style fit am ..

MrTuthakhamun:
Power is Transient, Plenty people have done more than you Nyesome, they’re under the ground now

Honestly, some of you have bastardized the word opposition.

Could you point out to what precisely is wrong with Wike's statement?

Wike will soon go away as usuall

helinues:
Honestly, some of you have bastardized the word opposition.

Could you point out to what precisely is wrong with Wike's statement?

Some people will always see things in the wrong perspective even when there is none

Don’t quote me again Paid agent and I’m not opposed against Wike, I’m opposed against politicians that decided to ruin a Country that they met in a far better condition and monopolized resources that’s supposed to be for everyone for a few, I wonder what’s going to be left for the new generation

helinues:
Honestly, some of you have bastardized the word opposition.

Could you point out to what precisely is wrong with Wike's statement?

Wike is absolutely correct about the street naming ; the issue is that he isnt the one to be talking about questionable sources of money paid for the naming.

Mr Wike, you have been a public servant for most of your career, how can you afford 3 houses in the US, and allegedly the poshest hotel in PH and chain of superstores. Thats questionable isn't it??

My street was named after a guy that just came to buy my neighbors house after few months

Wike has a great point here. pls come and undo it

The boy dey carry shoulders oppress us...

Rindo69:
Wike is absolutely correct about the street naming ; the issue is that he isnt the one to be talking about questionable sources of money paid for the naming.

Mr Wike, you have been a public servant for most of your career, how can you afford 3 houses in the US, and allegedly the poshest hotel in PH and chain of superstores. Thats questionable isn't it??

Hope you will be able to prove this at the court of law

Jeezuzpick:
This man will leave that office one day.

People, remember that, even if he doesn't.

Just be patient. The madman will leave.

The funny thing is, in his mind, he probably thinks he has a shot at becoming president!

He has a shot,if u follow Nigeria politics enough u will know that some1 like Wike has a bigger chance of being Preaident more then Peter Obi

Of course it must be authorised!

Can I get a street to my name in Abuja?

Power is transcient
Wike makes noise bla bla bla

Is it right for local councils to just name streets to the highest bidder?

You let your hatred for Wike to blind your sense of reasoning.

Redoil:
Wike will soon go away as usuall

Jeezuzpick:
This man will leave that office one day.

People, remember that, even if he doesn't.

Just be patient. The madman will leave.

The funny thing is, in his mind, he probably thinks he has a shot at becoming president!

Abuja is no man's land 🙄



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helinues:
Hope you will be able to prove this at the court of law

School no be scam after all.

One NLder is asking Wike a lawyer, if he can defend a clear instructions he made to council managers in court. Wonders shall never end.

wellmax:
Power is transcient
Wike makes noise bla bla bla

Is it right for local councils to just name streets to the highest bidder?

You let your hatred for Wike to blind your sense of reasoning.

Go to states all over Nigeria.

LCDAs and LGAs name streets.

Do some research for a change.

Dyfynezz12:
He has a shot,if u follow Nigeria politics enough u will know that some1 like Wike has a bigger chance of being Preaident more then Peter Obi

I don't think Obi can be President, either, so calm down.

All I know is, when politicians get together, and want to push for someone to rise to be President, how many Northerners will call for Wike?

How many westerners?

Even in his native Rivers State, he has enemies.

His so-called "party" PDP nko?

Let's be objective in our thinking.

Power intoxicates.


But the first drunk will live to feel the intoxication of another drunk.

We know the people that will cry of victimisation here.

Irrespective of who actually has authority on this matter, it's is just bizarre to me that a non-elected official would be threatening an elected official.

Wike is right ... this street naming thing should be check

Jeezuzpick:
This man will leave that office one day.

People, remember that, even if he doesn't.

Just be patient. The madman will leave.

The funny thing is, in his mind, he probably thinks he has a shot at becoming president!

It's as he has already left the office na. Shebi he was not there before. If Tinubu no de office, Wike no de office. That's if Tinubu no sack am.