x

Tinubu Approves N50 billion Naira for provision of water in Abuja satellite towns – Wike

By Joyce Remi-Babayeju

The FCT Minister Barr. Nyesom Wike has disclosed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved 50 billion Naira for the provision of water in Abuja satellite towns.

Wike made this known on Thursday at the Commissioning ceremony of the Kuje road , which he said has been abandoned by previous administrations.

The FCT Minister revealed that as part of efforts to end water shortage in parts of the territory the administration had signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, with a Chinese Comany CGC, to provide water to satellite towns, including the Kuje Area Council .

” So in this years budget, Mr. President has provided the sum of 50 billion Naira to provide water to the satellite towns, in which Kuje would be a beneficiary.”

The provision of water to satellite towns is part of the
Renewed Hope Iniative of Mr. President to bring back the hope of the people, he
emphasized.

The minister who was thrilled at the crowd of happy residents announced that President Tinubu has also approved the continuation of Kuje road to Pegi and other communities, adding that hopefully it will be presented in the statutory budget of 2025 for final approval.

According to Wike, construction of the Kuje road was an outcome of stakeholders meeting with the traditional rural and people’s engagement on what they want.

“Your traditional ruler said this, “we want this road to be dualized. ” I said, “Consider it done. I’m going to bring back hope to you, ” ha said.

According to the minister, the erstwhile abandoned Kuje road alone was awarded by the previous administration at a cost of over 59 billion Naira to Arab contractors.

The minister who said that he had a smooth drive on the new road down to Kuje promised the residents that by the time the road is completed most of them would not need to leave Kuje to go to FCT.

Hot this week

Christian Leaders Caution Against Labeling Nigeria as ‘Country of Particular Concern’

...Say such designation could escalate violence, weaken security responseBy...

Ten Days in Yunnan, the City of Eternal Spring

By Dr Austin MahoWhat is Beijing without the great...

Manchester United Facing ‘Crisis’ Fears Amid Fresh Uncertainty Over Ruben Amorim’s Future

Manchester United are reportedly edging toward another managerial crisis...

Plateau APC Youths Commend Prof. Nentawe’s Humanitarian Initiatives

By Israel Adamu, JosThe All Progressives Congress (APC) Youth...

Delta APC Passes Confidence Vote, Endorses Tinubu, Oborevwori for 2027 Elections

By Anne AzukaThe All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta...

Manchester United Facing ‘Crisis’ Fears Amid Fresh Uncertainty Over Ruben Amorim’s Future

Manchester United are reportedly edging toward another managerial crisis...

Ritman varsity appoints new mgt team as pioneer VC bows out

By Ogenyi Ogenyi,UyoRitman University, a privately owned institution located...

A’ibom: Group says “sacked” PDP chairman’s meeting illegal

By Ogenyi Ogenyi,Uyo.A group, the PDP Advocates for Peace...

Ten Days in Yunnan, the City of Eternal Spring

By Dr Austin MahoWhat is Beijing without the great...

ASUU declares two weeks nationwide strike

* Says FG has failed to address long-standing...

ASUU Declares Nationwide Strike Over Unmet Demands

By Achadu Gabriel, KadunaThe Academic Staff Union of Universities...

Related Articles

Popular Categories

spot_imgspot_img