The Federal Executive Council has approved the sum of N5.5 billion for the construction of access roads for communities bordering the Abuja light rail project.
Minister in charge of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, revealed this to State House correspondents at the end of this week’s meeting of the Council presided over by President Bola Tinubu.
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“Today, the council approved the award of a contract for the construction of access roads for the Abuja light rail. We are aware that Mr. President has given a directive that very soon he will want to ride on the right rail.
“Now, that would not be possible if there were no access roads for commuters in the communities around. Last week, the council approved lot 3, but this had to do with lot 4.
“Lot 4 has to do with communities around the airport. If we don’t create an access road, it will be difficult. And so approved by Messers CCECC at the cost of N5.5 billion,” he said.
