The Minister of the Nigerian Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Nyesom Wike, has expressed satisfaction with the progress made in infrastructural development in the nation’s capital in the last 12 months.
The minister stated this after inspecting ongoing road construction in Gishiri and the ongoing construction of Justices’ Quarters in Abuja on Monday.
The minister did not provide much detail and said that only the public would assess his performance.
“Only the public will assess my performance against set targets. I can’t set exams for myself, mark and grade myself. It is for the public to assess.
“We have the presidential monitoring team with the deliverables. They should be able to say whether we have done what we are supposed to do and to what extent.
“However, generally I am satisfied with what the government has done, and as it relates to FCT, I can say that I am very much satisfied,” he said.
Speaking on the progress of the construction of the Justices’ Quarters and the road network in the area, Wike said he was impressed with the spare of work so far.
He expressed optimism that the project would be completed and handed over in May 2025.
“You can see the roads surrounding the Justices’ Quarters. The level of work at the quarters is amazing. The last time we came, we couldn’t get to this point.
“The contractor has been able to finish major culverts on the roads surrounding the quarters.
“For me I am very much impressed with the contractor and I want to thank President Bola Tinubu for the opportunity given to us to contribute to giving Nigerians their lost hope,” he said.
The minister also inspected the ongoing construction of the interchange by Nnamdi Azikiwe Expressway, from Ahmadu Bello Way to Gishiri community, and pleaded with the community to give maximum support to ensure the completion of the projects.
He said the road will open up district infrastructure in Mabushi and the adjoining Katampe, Jahi, and Kado Districts.
He said that the compensation department would work out the value of the compensation based on the number of houses that would be affected by the road project.
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