Abuja to see 10 major projects completed before 2027 elections, Wike promises

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has pledged that at least 10 significant road and infrastructure projects in Abuja will be completed and ready for inauguration before the 2027 general elections. This assurance came during an inspection of ongoing projects, including the Tungan Madaki-Zuba Road and Nile University-RR3 Road.

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They have the capacity. I mean, they are not a new company. They have the capacity, they have the equipment. What’s important is if you have the equipment, and they have the equipment as part of capacity. So, they’ve been tested before now, so I have so much confidence in them.

Wike's inspection aimed to evaluate project progress and ensure contractors meet their delivery timelines. He noted that five of the six box culverts on the Tungan Madaki-Zuba Road project were complete, describing the pace of work by contractor China Geo-Engineering Corporation as commendable. The contractor has assured completion and handover by December.

Despite the capital-intensive nature of these projects, Wike acknowledged that some contractors have not yet received up to 30% mobilization but are continuing work. He assured them that the FCT Administration would fulfill its financial obligations to keep the projects on schedule. The minister expressed confidence in the contractors' capacity and equipment.

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We are also visiting some other two projects tomorrow, believing that by the end of the year, we would have had up to 10 projects, as promised, lined up for commissioning before the general election.

Beyond infrastructure development, the FCT Administration is actively addressing flooding issues. Wike stated that efforts to remove structures obstructing waterways across Abuja have intensified, with demolition exercises planned for various parts of the capital. This initiative aims to mitigate flood risks and improve urban planning.

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We've just started somewhere. After that, we will move to another area. We are not going to end just with what we started yesterday.