The Executive Council has approved the allocation of N203.6 billion for six significant infrastructure initiatives within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
These projects are designed to enhance the road networks, implement erosion control measures, and improve water supply systems.
The Minister of State for the FCT, Dr Mariya Mahmoud Bunkure, disclosed this on Tuesday while briefing journalists after the FEC meeting presided over by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the State House, Abuja.
She stated that the approved projects would improve the living conditions of FCT residents, with a focus on road construction, rehabilitation, and improved water supply.
“The first project, valued at N13.18 billion, was awarded to Infu Ernest International Ltd for the construction of an access road to the FCT Fire Service Institution and erosion control in Kaura District. The project is expected to be completed in 18 months.
“The second approval was for the revised cost of the Guzape District Lot 1 engineering infrastructure project. The contract sum was increased from N22.2 billion to N70.89 billion, with an additional 18-month completion period.
“The third project, awarded to CCECC, involves the construction of a 7-kilometer access road bypassing the airport’s second railway from Clinton Drive to Tunga Madaki settlement, including a full-span bridge.
“The contract is valued at N27.6 billion and has a 12-month completion period.
“The fourth project, awarded to Julius Berger, is for the rehabilitation and resurfacing of major roads in the Maitama District.
“The roads include Yakubu Gowon Crescent, Thomas Sankara Road, JFK Street, Ibrahim Taiwo Street, Muhammadu Ribadu Street, and Shehu Shagari Way (from N13 Ox Junction to Maitama Roundabout).
“The contract is valued at N20.4 billion, with a completion period of 8 months.
“The fifth project, valued at N54.38 billion, was awarded to Dantata and Sawoe Construction Company for the completion of engineering infrastructure in Guzape Lot 1 and 2 and its surrounding neighbourhoods. The project has an 18-month completion period.
“The final project is the rehabilitation of Phases 1, 3, and 4 of the Lower Usuma Dam Water Treatment Plant, awarded to SCC Nigeria Ltd.
The contract is worth N17.2 billion plus $79,000, with a 12-month completion period.”
Dr Bunkure stressed that the approval of the projects reflects the commitment of the Tinubu-led administration towards infrastructure development and enhancing essential services in the FCT.
“The Federal Capital Territory Administration is dedicated to ensuring that residents benefit from world-class infrastructure, adequate water supply, and improved road networks,” she stated.
The minister assured FCT residents that the government remains committed to completing these projects on schedule, ensuring long-term benefits for the increasing population of the nation’s capital.
Approval For Creative Leap Acceleration Program (CLAP)
Meanwhile, the Federal Executive Council also approved the Creative Leap Acceleration Program (CLAP), a digital platform to support creatives across Nigeria with training, funding, and networking opportunities.
The Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, who disclosed this while briefing journalists at the State House after the FEC, said the CLAP is to cater to all 49 creative sub-sectors and help creators become globally recognized.
She also disclosed that the “Destination 2030 Nigeria Everywhere” brand was approved by FEC, focusing on leveraging Nigeria’s cultural and creative content to enhance its global image.
She said a seven-part series titled “Nigeria Everywhere Shorts” has been initiated to promote national pride and self-reflection, with plans to distribute it globally.
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