24/01/2025
Wike Commissions N7 Billion Naira Road Project in Bwari, Assures of More Development.
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Barr. Ezenwo Nyesom Wike commissioned the 5km Gaba-Tokulo road in the Bwari Area Council on Friday, January 24, 2025, marking another milestone in the administration's commitment to infrastructural development across the territory.
This project is a significant step towards fulfilling the government's promise of constructing one road in each of the six area councils, as directed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2024.
In his address at the ceremony, the Minister emphasized the FCT Administration’s dedication to fulfilling its promise, highlighting the ongoing road project commissioning activities, which demonstrate the government's commitment to positively impacting every part of the FCT.
The Minister also spoke about the substantial investments made by the Federal Government in Bwari Area Council, not only in road infrastructure but also in education and other sectors. He noted that the Gaba-Tokulo road cost not less than N7 billion naira and the total rehabilitation of the entire road from Dutse to Bwari cost not less than 27 billion Naira.
The Minister further explained that the government has invested heavily in education, renovating several Government Secondary Schools in the area, including GSS Dutse, GSS Bwari, and GSS Ushafa, which have cost not less than 27 billion Naira. He added that when you combine the cost of road infrastructure and education, the total investment in Bwari Area Council alone is almost N100 billion.
The Minister assured the residents of Bwari that President Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda is not just a promise but a reality, highlighting the government's commitment to ensuring the timely and effective ex*****on of all awarded contracts.
The Minister also addressed the issue of security, announcing the construction of two new police divisions in Igou and Ushafa, which are expected to be handed over by May this year, significantly enhancing security in the area council.
He responded to a request by the Chairman of Bwari Area Council, Hon. John Gabaya, for the extension of the Gaba-Tokulo road to Kawu near the boundary with Kaduna State and the provision of an alternative route from Bwari to Kubwa.
The Minister promised that the Tokulo-Kawu road requested by the council Chairman will be prioritized, considering its significance to the people and in fulfillment of the directive of Mr. President for each Area Council to get a minimum of one rural road in 2025.
The Minister commended Setraco, the construction company, for delivering a high-quality road project, adding that the contractor has been directed to also provide streetlights on the road, beyond the initial scope of the contract.
Earlier, the Bwari Area Council Chairman, Hon. Gabaya, had expressed gratitude to the Minister for providing infrastructure in Bwari and across all six Area Councils within the FCT. The Chairman acknowledged the historical challenges faced by residents, highlighting the previous dangers associated with the Gaba-Tokulo road, which had sadly resulted in the loss of lives.
Describing the FCT Minister as an embodiment of the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Chairman presented a gift to the FCT Minister and the Minister of State on behalf of the grateful residents of Tokulo as a token of appreciation for the road project.
In her vote of thanks, the FCT Minister of state, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, said all the projects executed in the FCT are a clear testament to President Tinubu’s commitment to improving the lives of the people by enhancing connectivity and facilitating economic growth.
While thanking the President for his immense support and dedication towards the development of rural infrastructures in the communities, Dr. Mahmoud also thanked the FCT Minister and members of the National Assembly for their vision and relentless efforts to see the initiative come to fruition. She appreciates the staff of the Satellite Towns for their hard work and commitment to supervision of the project.She also prayed that the project would bring about the positive changes envisioned to the communities.
The Coordinator, Satelite Town Development Department, STDD, Hon. Zulkiflu Abdulkadir, expressed gratitude to the FCT Minister for his unwavering commitment to the growth and development of the satellite towns and area councils.
Hon. Zulkiflu said that under the leadership of Barr. Wike, the six Area Councils have witnessed a renewed sense of hope and progress, adding that the Minister’s dedication and passion for improving the lives of citizens have been instrumental in driving forward the goals of the STDD. He noted that the project has already made a remarkable impact on the rural environment, promoting small and medium-scale businesses.
Speaking further, the coordinator expressed confidence that the road will not only improve the economic landscape of the community but also enhance the overall quality of life of the people.
PHOTO CAPTIONS
1)L-R Chairman, Setraco (Nig) Ltd, Chief Abu Inu~Umoru, Hon. Minister of State, FCT, Dr Mariya Mahmoud, FCT Minister, Barrister Nyesom Wike and Coordinator Satellite Towns Development Department, Hon Abdulkadir Zulkiflu at the commissioning ceremony on Friday
Credit : Meeme Felicia Public relations officer ( STDD)
