I’ll resign as minister if my claims on roads are false — Wike

Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has issued a bold challenge, daring anyone to disprove his administration's claims on road construction in Abuja's satellite towns within 48 hours. Wike declared he would resign from his ministerial post if his assertions are proven false, underscoring his confidence in the reported achievements.

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As I speak to you, since the assumption of office by Mr President, roads covering 317 kilometres have been awarded in the satellite towns. Out of that 317 kilometres, we have completed 221 kilometres, while 96 kilometres are ongoing.

The minister made these remarks during the inauguration of the reconstructed Arab/Gbazango Road in Kubwa. He presented figures detailing the Federal Capital Territory Administration's road projects under President Bola Tinubu's tenure. According to Wike, since May 29, 2023, contracts for 317 kilometers of roads in satellite towns have been awarded, with 221 kilometers already completed and the remaining 96 kilometers currently under construction.

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This is only for the satellite towns, not the FCT as a whole. For the satellite towns, 317 kilometres awarded, 221 kilometres completed and 96 kilometres ongoing.

Wike emphasized that these figures pertain exclusively to satellite towns, excluding road projects across the broader Federal Capital Territory. He further assured residents that two significant road projects, the Apo-Karshi road and the Bwari-Kubwa road, are slated for completion before the end of the year. The minister argued that these ongoing projects are transforming communities outside the city center, signaling the Tinubu administration's dedication to extending development to previously underserved areas. "How will satellite town people say they have not benefited from government? They have felt the impact of governance. It has never happened in the history of the administration of this country," Wike stated.

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Let me assure you, Mr President, the road from Apo to Karshi will be completed before the end of this year. The road from Bwari to Kubwa will be completed before the end of this year.