The Minister of the Nigerian Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has commended the critical role of responsible citizenship in governance and infrastructure development across the country.
The minister made this known while commissioning the newly constructed roads within Mabushi District in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital.
The minister stressed that a good citizen focuses on the welfare of the country rather than engaging in unnecessary criticisms.
Wike revealed that the Mabushi road project was initiated not from an official memo but from a personal call by a responsible citizen, Damien Dodo (SAN), who alerted him to the deplorable condition of the road.
He noted that, “That is what responsible citizens should do, not by going to social media and begin to castigate government for political purposes”.
The minister stressed that the identified resident neither lived nor worked on the street, but recognised a public need and took the necessary steps in contacting the government for action.
” I was in my office when one of my friends called my attention to the Kez Udezue Street in Mabushi District, which, he said, was terribly bad. I directed the Executive Secretary of FCDA to assess the condition of the road, and he subsequently confirmed to me that the road was in poor condition. I said okay, look for any contractor that has the capacity to move in and see that we solve that problem,” he added.
The Minister thanked the good resident and announced that the Administration will also honour him for being a good citizen in recognition of this exemplary action.
The Minister stressed that success in governance was achieved through focus, not propaganda, and assured that his achievements would silence critics.
He went further to explain that, “We will show you by next week what we have been able to do in our public schools under two years.”
He also highlighted the impact of President Tinubu’s leadership in securing interventions in the legal sector, revealing that the FCTA would soon flag off the construction of an alternative road for the Body of Benchers complex in the Research and Institutions District, in addition to providing 600 new bed spaces for the Nigerian Law School in Bwari.
“We must be happy that we have a President who remembers the requests being made to him,” the Minister stated.
Speaking on the newly constructed Esther Bali and Kez Udezue streets in Mabushi District, the Minister commended the contractor, Lubrik Construction, for the speedy delivery of the road, noting that the company had gone far with work even before the official award paper was issued, a sign of the confidence it has in the FCT Administration.
Earlier, the Minister of State, FCT, Dr Mariya Mahmoud, said the provision of the road project in Mabushi was a testament to the impact of President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda in the FCT and thanked the President for his continuous support.
She also extended appreciation to the FCT Minister for his dedication and commitment to delivering on promises made and commended the National Assembly for its continuous legislative support and prompt approval of funds necessary for capital projects.
Presenting an overview of the project, Executive Secretary of the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), Engr Richard Yunana Dauda, said the construction of Access Road to Esther Bali and Kez Udezue Streets in Mabushi District was in continuation of the mandate of developing the Federal Capital Territory in line with the Abuja Master Plan.
He remarked that the contractor had mobilised to the site immediately the contract was awarded in May 2025, and practically completed it before the stipulated project time of six months.
He stated that the scope of work executed under the project included earthworks, surface water drainage system, asphalt-paved roads with walkways, culverts, box and pipe culverts, power and water supply networks, and solar street lights.
He also highlighted the impact of President Tinubu’s leadership in securing interventions in the legal sector, revealing that the FCTA would soon flag off the construction of an alternative road for the Body of Benchers complex in the Research and Institutions District, in addition to providing 600 new bed spaces for the Nigerian Law School in Bwari.
“We must be happy that we have a President who remembers the requests being made to him,” the Minister stated.
Speaking on the newly constructed Esther Bali and Kez Udezue streets in Mabushi District, the Minister commended the contractor, Lubrik Construction, for the speedy delivery of the road, noting that the company had gone far with work even before the official award paper was issued, a sign of the confidence it has in the FCT Administration.
Earlier, the Minister of State, FCT, Dr Mariya Mahmoud, said the provision of the road project in Mabushi was a testament to the impact of President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda in the FCT and thanked the President for his continuous support.
She also extended appreciation to the FCT Minister for his dedication and commitment to delivering on promises made and commended the National Assembly for its continuous legislative support and prompt approval of funds necessary for capital projects.
