The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared that work on critical infrastructure projects across Abuja will continue without interruption, insisting that the Tinubu administration is determined to deliver all promised projects before the end of the year.
Speaking on Monday after inspecting the ongoing Apo-Karshi and Bwari-Kubwa road projects, Wike said the recent commissioning and flag-off of several projects did not signal the end of the administration’s infrastructure drive.
He stressed that President Bola Tinubu’s first term runs until May 29, 2027, and that the government remains committed to fulfilling its promises to residents.
“His first tenure has not ended. If that is the case, it means the work has also not ended,” Wike said.
The minister noted that despite expectations that the government might slow down after weeks of project inaugurations, several strategic projects must still be completed before January.
“We have made promises to the people that certain key projects must be commissioned before the end of the year. We cannot afford to disappoint them,” he said.
Wike expressed satisfaction with the progress of the long-delayed Apo-Karshi Road, originally awarded in 2010, describing its revival under the current administration as a major achievement. He praised President Tinubu for providing the support needed to move the project forward and commended SCC Nigeria Limited and host communities for their cooperation.
He also directed the contractor handling the Bwari-Kubwa Road project to keep to the agreed completion schedule despite the challenging terrain, reiterating that the road must be ready for commissioning before the end of the year.
The minister assured contractors that the FCT Administration would continue to provide funds promptly to prevent delays and disclosed that inspections of other ongoing projects would continue throughout the week as part of efforts to sustain the administration’s “promise made, promise fulfilled” agenda.
Wike said the administration has between eight and 10 major projects scheduled for completion before January and vowed that none would be abandoned.
He also warned against illegal street racing on newly completed roads in the FCT, directing traffic authorities to investigate the activities and take necessary steps to safeguard residents.
“If they want to engage in car racing, there are designated places for that, not within residential areas. Their rights have limitations, and life is more important,” he said.