The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on Thursday, the 9th of October, 2025, reaffirmed that the ongoing road projects under his administration are designed to boost the economic activities of the nation’s capital.
He made this known at the flag-off of the construction of Collector Road CN2 (Emmanuel I. Ogala Street), linking Arterial N16 (Yemi Osinbajo Way) to N20 (Wole Soyinka Way), including Road ILS 5 within Katampe District.
Speaking at the event, Wike said: “Today, we also had to flag off another very important project that will lead to the opening up of the Gishiri area.
“Recall that sometimes in June this year, the President came and commissioned that interchange and dualization of road that leads to Girishi.
“It will be more meaningful if we try to link up this, and I told the company CGC that they must do everything possible, even without the contact awarded.
“And we should go ahead, and to the glory of God, they went ahead.
“I want to commend CGC for what they are doing, for the confidence in the government of Mr President knowing fully well that it is for the interest of the people, residents, and for our economic interest as well in Abuja.
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“I can imagine when this road is completed and inaugurated in the third year of Mr President, look at the properties here and what will happen.
“I’m sure somebody’s property in the area will be like, something has to be done. If the property here was N200, N300 million, in the next one month, they will go to N700 million to N1 billion.
“That’s what good administration is, that’s the whole essence of making the economy thrive.”
Wike emphasized that infrastructure development remains a major driver of economic growth, adding that improved road networks would enhance property value, ease transportation, and attract more investments to Abuja.