Wike Sends Strong Message: FCT Projects Safe Despite Political Tensions

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has reassured Abuja residents that political activities, including the upcoming Area Council Elections scheduled for February 21, will not interfere with ongoing development projects in the capital.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Wike gave the assurance on Wednesday while inspecting several infrastructure projects across the FCT, stressing that governance and service delivery would remain steady despite the political season.

He explained that the government’s main duty is to prioritize the welfare of the people, noting that political engagements would not slow down project implementation.

“Politics is different. You have to serve the people. Politics has its own time, and the work will continue. Politics is not going to affect it,” he said.

Wike added that consistent project execution is key to proving the seriousness of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

“The only way to ensure that people are happy and see that the Renewed Hope Agenda is real is to continue with the work,” he stated.

Among the projects inspected was the Institutional Research Road, which connects Nile University, the Body of Benchers, and other institutions. The road also provides an alternative route to the older access road leading to the EFCC headquarters. Wike described it as a vital traffic corridor and said work was progressing well.

He noted that the contractor is expected to complete the road by the end of May, making it one of the projects slated for inauguration during the President’s third year in office.

The minister also inspected the Body of Benchers extension building, revealing that construction is about 80 percent complete, with only landscaping remaining.

Wike further visited a major road corridor running from Euclid Road through Bright Road to Tungan Madaki, spanning roughly seven kilometres. He highlighted key infrastructure along the route, including a large conference hall and a four-span bridge, describing the project as transformative for previously neglected communities.

He disclosed that the project was expanded after consultations with residents, who requested improved road access alongside compensation for crops affected by construction.

“They asked that if we were paying compensation, they should also be linked to the city. That is what we are doing today — a promise made, a promise fulfilled,” Wike said.

He added that contractors have assured the FCT Administration that major works will be completed between late May and early June, while routine inspections will continue to ensure quality and timely delivery.

Earlier on Tuesday, Wike also expressed satisfaction with the pace and standard of ongoing infrastructure projects across Abuja during another inspection tour. The visit began at Gishiri village in Katampe District, moved to the Outer Southern Expressway (Ring Road I) where bridge construction is underway, and later continued to the Apo-Wassa axis to assess roads meant for Apo traders.