The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, is set to commence the commissioning of six major road projects across the six Area Councils in the FCT on Monday, January 20, 2025.
These projects are part of the government’s ongoing efforts to enhance infrastructure and improve mobility within the territory.
According to a statement by Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant to the FCT Minister on Public Communication and New Media, the commissioning will begin with the newly constructed 5km Naharati-River Ukya to Unguwan Hausawa Road, featuring a three-span river bridge in Abaji Area Council.
This project will be the first of a series of inaugurations planned for the week.
On Tuesday, Wike will officially commission the 11km Yangoji-Sukuku-Ebo Road in Kwali Area Council, followed by the rehabilitated 9km Paikon Kore-Ibwa Road in Gwagwalada Area Council on Wednesday.
The commissioning of the Asphalt Carriageway from Garage Junction to the Local Education Authority Secretariat in Kuje Area Council will take place on Thursday, with the Gaba-Tokulo Road in Bwari Area Council, which includes a two-span river bridge, scheduled for commissioning on Friday.
In addition, the Access Road to Saburi I and II communities in the Abuja Municipal Area Council, from ONEX to Old Keffi Road near Dei-Dei International Market, will be commissioned on Wednesday, January 29.
The FCT Minister’s Spokesperson also highlighted the progress of several ongoing road projects across the territory.
These include the construction of the Kabusa-Takushara Access Road, Kabusa-Ketti Access Road, and the access road to the new EFCC Academy site in Giri District.
Additionally, a 15km road from A2 Junction Abuja-Lokoja Road to Pia in Kwali Area Council is under construction, with completion expected soon.
Ongoing projects also include the reconstruction of the 25km Kwaita/Yebu Road in Kwali Area Council, the rehabilitation of the Old Ushafa-LUD Road, the Dutse-Lower Usuma Dam Dual Carriage in Bwari Area Council, and the construction of the 11km Aguma Palace – Radio Nigeria – New Market Road in Gwagwalada Area Council.
Other major projects include the development of 11km Kuje Road, a 4km arterial road from Life Camp to Ring Road III, arterial road N16 from Ring Road II to Ring Road III with two interchanges, and the construction of an 11.3km Access Road to the Judges Quarters in Katampe from Arterial Road N11.
These projects are part of the Wike administration’s ongoing commitment to improving the infrastructure in the FCT, ensuring better connectivity and accessibility for residents across the territory.