The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT),
Mr Nyesom Wike, has expressed satisfaction with the progress recorded so far in
infrastructure development in the FCT in the last 12 months.
Wike stated this after inspection of an ongoing road
construction in Gishiri and construction of Judges’ Quarters in Abuja on
Monday.
The minister, who did not provide much details, said
that only the public would assess his performance.
“Only the public will assess my performance against
set targets. I can’t set exams for myself, mark and grade myself. It is for the
public to assess.
“We have the presidential monitoring team with the
deliverables. They should be able to say whether we have done what we are
supposed to do and to what extent.
“However, generally I am satisfied with what the
government has done, and as it relates to FCT, I can say that I am very much
satisfied,” he said.
Speaking on the progress of the construction of the
Judges’ Quarters and the road network in the area, Wike said he was impressed
with the spate of work so far.
He expressed optimism that the project would be
completed and handed over in May 2025.
“You can see the roads surrounding the Judges’
Quarters. The level of work at the quarters is amazing. The last time we came,
we couldn’t get to this point.
“The contractor has been able to finish major culverts
on the roads surrounding the quarters.
“For me, I am very much impressed with the contractor
and I want to thank President Bola Tinubu for the opportunity given to us to
contribute to giving Nigerians their lost hope,” he said.
The minister also inspected the ongoing construction
of a 2.7-kilometre six lane arterial road connecting Katampe with Shehu Shagari
Way, with an interchange over the Nnamdi Azikiwe Expressway.
He pleaded with the community to give maximum support
to ensure completion of the projects.
He said the road would open up district infrastructure
in Mabushi and the adjoining Katampe, Jahi, and Kado Districts.
He said that the compensation department would work
out the value of compensation based on the number of houses that would be
affected by the road project. (NAN)
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