Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has announced fresh plans by the FCT Administration to rehabilitate not less than 40 additional schools across the nation’s capital.
According to the Minister, this is to complement 70 ongoing school projects, out of which about 45 have already been completed.
He made the announcement on Friday during the inauguration of the Transit Way (N2), road linking Wuse Zone 3 to the Central Area.
“We are going to start again the total rehabilitation of not less than 40 schools after this road projects and that will add to not less than 70 schools that are ongoing with almost 45 completed and well furnished.
“And I said we will begin to look into the issue of health. We believe those in charge of health must sit up to know that time waits for nobody, if you don’t know how to meet up, go and ask those who know how to meet up with the speed that I work with,” Wike said.
Speaking further, he said that road infrastructure remains the backbone of every modern city for investments and accelerating growth.
The Minister stated that the N2 road project was one of the major infrastructure efforts lined up for President Bola Tinubu’s third-year anniversary
He said that the FCTA is positioning Abuja as a model modern city through roads, schools, health facilities and investor-friendly initiatives.
“There is no development in any city without a good network of roads.
“When all the cities are linked with good roads, then you can talk about development. Road infrastructure attracts investment.”
Wike said that Abuja has already caught the attention of international investors, citing a Dubai-based company that had committed to replicate the Dubai City Walk project in the FCT.
He explained that the N2 corridor which would be supported by two strategic bridges, evolved from a citizen-led initiative around the TY Danjuma Foundation.
He said that the FCTA took over and expanded the scope to connect the Central Area with Wuse District.
The Minister assured of strict supervision of the contractors handling projects for the government.
He added that attention would soon shift to healthcare facilities, stressing the urgency of timely project delivery.
He urged top officials to keep their phones on 24 hours for effective coordination.
The Minister noted that projects Inauguration activities would run until late October, after which more projects vital to the economy and the city’s landscape would be unveiled from November.
Also speaking, the Minister of State for FCT, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, described the project as a milestone in strengthening connectivity, easing traffic congestion and promoting seamless movement within Abuja City centre.
She noted that the N2 Transit Way is another demonstration of the Renewed Hope Agenda translating into visible dividends for residents.
Mahmoud further applauded the National Assembly for their consistent support through collaboration and legislative backing.
“Your role in ensuring that the FCT receives the needed budgetary attention and oversight is highly commendable and today, we are witnessing the fruits of such partnership,” she stated.
