Wike targets 10 more FCT projects for completion before year-end

Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has assured residents that his administration is committed to completing between eight and 10 major infrastructure projects before the end of the year.

Wike disclosed this on Monday in Abuja after inspecting the ongoing Apo-Karshi and Bwari-Kubwa road projects, saying the move was part of efforts by the Bola Tinubu administration to fulfil its infrastructure commitments to residents of the nation’s capital.

The minister said there would be no slowdown in the pace of project delivery, noting that the administration had already completed and inaugurated 31 projects within 28 days across the FCT.

He said more strategic projects would be delivered before the end of President Tinubu’s first term in May 2027, as the government works to maintain public confidence.

“People have seen that we keep our promises, and we must sustain that confidence. We have about eight to 10 major projects that must be completed before January, and we are determined to deliver,” Wike said.

The minister added that the FCT Administration would continue to monitor contractors to ensure projects are completed within agreed timelines.

Wike expressed satisfaction with the progress of the Apo-Karshi Road project, which he said had suffered years of delay after it was initially awarded in 2010.

He praised the contractor for the quality of work and said the installation of streetlights along the road showed that the project was making steady progress.

“The Apo-Karshi Road, which has been a major concern, is progressing very well. I commend the contractor and the host communities for their cooperation,” he said.

On the Bwari-Kubwa Road project, Wike directed the contractor to meet the agreed completion deadline despite challenges linked to the terrain.

He said the road must be ready for commissioning before the end of the year and warned against any attempt to delay the project.

The minister assured contractors that the FCT Administration would continue to provide funds promptly to support ongoing construction work and ensure projects are completed before the end of the dry season.