By Joyce Remi-Babayeju
The FCT Minister, Barr. Nyesom Wike has vowed to strictly enforce the Abuja master plan as he expressed satisfaction with the progress of major road projects across the territory.
Wike made this known on Monday in Abuja during a routine inspection of major road projects while assuring that several of them will be completed ahead of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s third administration in office.
The minister noted that the multiple project sites in the territory would significantly improve road connectivity across the FCT.
During the inspection tour, the minister first visited the Karsana road project designed to link the Renewed Hope Cities to Kubwa. He said the contractor, Lubrik Construction Company, had shown impressive progress and remained committed to delivering the project on schedule.
“We are happy with what we have seen. It is obvious that the road will be ready for inauguration,” Wike said.
He also inspected the N16 interchange linking Jahi and Gwarimpa, describing the quality of work as commendable. According to him, the contractor has assured that the project will be completed and handed over by the end of May.
At the Airport Road–Kuje project being handled by Arab Contractors, the minister noted that the final beam of the last bridge was already being installed, adding that the road would also be ready by May.
Wike stated that the project would greatly ease movement between Kuje Area Council and the city centre, allowing residents of satellite towns to commute more easily.
The minister visited the Kuje–Gwagwalada road project being executed by Gilmore Construction. He explained that the over 13-kilometer road is divided into two segments, with the first phase expected to be completed soon while work continues on the second.
The minister also commended the contractor for maintaining quality standards and keeping to the project timeline.
Meanwhile, Wike supervised the demolition of an illegal structure in Guzape, reiterating the administration’s commitment to enforcing the Abuja Master Plan.
He explained that the land had been designated as a green area meant for recreation but was being illegally converted into a residential estate.
“This place was approved as a green area, not for an estate. We will not allow people to violate the master plan,” the minister stated.
Wike also revealed that illegal structures earlier erected on lands allocated to embassies had been demolished, while the affected diplomatic missions had been notified to reclaim their properties.
He, however, acknowledged that some illegal developments occur with the involvement of compromised officials within government agencies but insisted that the administration would not tolerate such practices.
On security concerns raised by residents over alleged banditry in satellite communities, the minister said Abuja remained largely secure, noting that security agencies had continued to respond effectively to criminal threats.
“There is no city in the world without some form of crime, but the security agencies are working seriously and deserve commendation,” he said.
Wike reaffirmed the FCT Administration’s commitment to improving infrastructure, enforcing development regulations, and strengthening security across the nation’s capital.
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