FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has said contractors handling between eight and 10 major infrastructure projects in the Federal Capital Territory must complete them before December for inauguration by President Bola Tinubu.
Wike gave the directive on Monday in Abuja after inspecting the ongoing Apo-Karshi and Bwari-Kubwa road projects, saying the administration remained committed to delivering key infrastructure promised to residents.
He recalled that Tinubu had already inaugurated 31 completed and newly executed projects across the FCT within 28 days, adding that the pace of project delivery would continue.
Wike said several strategic infrastructure projects were scheduled for completion before the end of Tinubu’s first term on May 29, 2027.
“We are taking public confidence in the Tinubu administration for granted. The FCT Administration will continue to monitor contractors to ensure projects are delivered on schedule.
“Tinubu’s first tenure will end precisely on May 29, 2027. If that is the case, it means the work has not ended,” he said.
The minister said commitments made during recent project inaugurations and groundbreaking ceremonies required the administration to complete key projects before the end of the year.
“When people have confidence in you, don’t allow that confidence to erode. They 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,” he said.
Speaking on the Apo-Karshi Road project, Wike said he was satisfied with the pace of work, noting that the road, awarded in 2010, had been abandoned for years before work resumed under the current administration.
He commended Tinubu for supporting the project and praised the contractor for the quality of work.
“My happiness today is that the Apo-Karshi Road, which has been a major concern, is progressing very well with streetlights already being installed.
“I commend the contractor and the host communities for their cooperation,” he said.
On the Bwari-Kubwa Road project, Wike warned against delays and directed the contractor to meet the agreed completion date despite challenges posed by the terrain.
“I told the contractor during the Dei-Dei commissioning that this road would be commissioned before the end of the year. I don’t want anybody shifting the goalposts.
“They have demonstrated commitment, and I believe they will hand over the project as scheduled,” he added.
Wike also assured contractors that the FCT Administration would continue releasing funds promptly to ensure work progressed without interruption and projects were completed before the end of the dry season.
(The Whistler)
