The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, is set to officially launch the construction of four new roads, staff housing for the Nigerian Law School, and several other key infrastructure projects in the Territory.
According to a statement issued by Lere Olayinka, the Senior Special Assistant to the FCT Minister on Public Communication and New Media, six major projects will be launched between this week and next.
These initiatives are part of the ongoing effort to enhance infrastructure in the FCT.
The projects to be inaugurated include the construction of the Kabusa-Takushara Access Road, the Kabusa-Ketti Access Road, and an access road to the new EFCC Academy in Giri District.
Additionally, work will begin on the design, construction, and furnishing of an office complex for the Body of Benchers.
The FCT Minister’s office also announced the construction of 10 staff quarters for the Nigerian Law School in Bwari Area Council, and a 15km road linking A2 Junction on the Abuja-Lokoja Road to Pia in Kwali Area Council.
Furthermore, Wike’s office confirmed that new vehicles will be distributed to security agencies to bolster their operational capacity.
In recent weeks, Minister Wike has visited over 10 project sites across Abuja and its surrounding areas to assess ongoing development.
These include the construction of the Saburi-Dei Dei Road, the rehabilitation of the 5km Dutse-Usuma Dam Road, and upgrades to roads around the War College/Army Checkpoint in the Bwari Area Council.
Wike also inspected several other infrastructure projects, such as the reconstruction of the 25km Kwaita/Yebu Road in Kwali, the construction of an 11km road linking Yangoji-Sukuku-Ebo, and the rehabilitation of the Old Ushafa-LUD Road by Abdul Val Limited.
Additionally, the minister reviewed the ongoing 11km Kuje Road project, the 4km Obafemi Awolowo Road development from Life Camp to Ring Road III, and the construction of the Arterial Road N16 (Shehu Shagari Way) from Ring Road II to Ring Road III, which will feature two interchanges.
Further projects include an 11.3km access road to the Judges Quarters in Katampe, as well as the construction of 40 housing units for the quarters and the development of internal roads within the district.
