Abuja's Apo-Karshi Road to be completed in December, 16 years after commencement - Official

The long-delayed Apo-Karshi road in Abuja, Nigeria, will be completed and handed over by November, ending a 15-year wait for residents, according to Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

Wike inspected the project's progress, noting that the 13.5-kilometer road, originally awarded in 2011, has been a significant source of frustration due to daily traffic congestion between satellite communities and the city center. The current administration terminated the initial contract due to persistent delays and awarded it to SCC Nigeria Ltd., a firm known for its capacity to complete such projects.

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The Apo-Karshi road has been a topical issue. It was awarded in 2010, and it was one of the projects President Bola Tinubu inherited. Because of its importance and the complaints by residents, we had to terminate the contract and award it to SCC, which we know has the capacity to complete the job.

"Residents who have been crying for years can now see that this government has come to their aid," Wike stated, praising the contractor for maintaining progress regardless of funding cycles. He reaffirmed the government's commitment to meeting its financial obligations.

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Residents who have been crying for years can now see that this government has come to their aid.

The minister also inspected the ongoing 14-kilometer Bwari-Kubwa Road, which the contractor has promised to deliver in December. Wike stressed that tangible infrastructure projects serve as the most compelling evidence of the administration's governance approach, prioritizing visible results over traditional political campaigning. "Campaign is about what you have done for the people and what the government has to show. It is not about promises; it is about taking action that positively impacts lives," he asserted.

With multiple road networks nearing completion, Wike expressed confidence that the FCT administration will exceed its initial target of inaugurating 10 projects between December 2026 and January 2027.

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When people ask me about campaigns, I say, ‘What is campaign? See the campaign. Campaign is about what you have done for the people and what the government has to show. It is not about promises; it is about taking action that positively impacts lives.’