…ASSURES OF THE COMPLETION OF ALL INITIATED PROJECTS
1. The Hon, Minister of the FCT, Barrister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike on Thursday, July 4, 2024, flagged off the reconstruction of the 25km Kwaita-Yebu road in Kwali Area Council of the FCT.
2.The flag-off event which took place at the project site in Kwaita attracted a mammoth crowd of residents of Kwaita who came out to witness the event.
3. In his address, Barr. Wike urged FCT residents to have hope in the Administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who, he said, has come to renew the lost hope of all Nigerians.
4. He said: “All of you have lost hope as far as this road is concerned. You never believed that any government will come back to this road because of the disappointments you had before. That is why Mr President said he wants to bring back the hope that you have lost. By the grace of God, that hope is back”.
5. The Minister also assured the residents that the road project will be completed as with all projects initiated by the FCTA, adding that the FCTA will not embark on projects it would not complete.
6. Barrister Wike who also assured of the availability of funds for the road project directed the contractor to ensure the delivery of the project in 12 months as against the 18 months originally stated for the completion of the project, adding that funds would be made available.
7. “We will fund you because I have seen the importance of this road to the people and we must not disappoint them. So, my message to you is, do not lose hope. By next year, by the special grace of God we will be here to commission this project”.
8. The Mister who disclosed that the six roads earlier flagged off in the six area councils would be commissioned before December 2024, said President Tinubu was determined to ensure that all areas of the FCT feel the impact of government.
9. “That is what the President owes you. We will do everything to ensure that the rural areas feel the impact of government. When the people do not feel the impact of government, they do not know that government exist. When the people are not feeling the positive impact of government then there is a disconnect between the people and the government.
10.So, when we are building the city, we must also build the rural areas.
11.The Minister thanked the residents for their support and implored them to continue to pray for the success of the current Administration while assuring that he will continue to work with individuals and groups, irrespective of party affiliation, for the development of the FCT.
12.He also said the FCTA will soon commence the rehabilitation of schools across the six area councils.
13.In his remarks the member representing Abuja South Federal Constituency, Honourable Abdurrahman Ajiya expressed confidence in the ability of the Minister to ensure that the road is completed on time and commended him for the efforts towards the development of the area councils of the FCT, while assuring him of the support of the National Assembly.
14.He stressed the importance of the kwaita-Yebu road to the people of the area while urging the Minister to also extend the reconstruction to not just Yebu but to Nasarawa State where the road originally leads to
15.In his welcome address, the Chairman of Kwali Area Council, Hon. Danladi Chiya, on behalf of the residents of Kwali thanked the Minister for all the projects initiated in Kwali, which, he said, has made the council the envy of all.
16.He pledged the support of the people of Kwali to the FCT Minister, assuring that he will continue to work for the development of the Area Council and the FCT at large.
17.Speaking at the occasion, the Etsu Kwali HRH Luka Ayedo Nizassan stressed that the event symbolises the restoration of hope to the people of Kwali and commended the Minister for embarking on the road project which, he said, was first awarded in 2005 but abandoned after some skeletal work on the road.
18.Also speaking, the Head of Service of the FCTA, Dr. Samuel Atang thanked the Minister for his doggedness and determination to change Abuja for the better.
19.He also thanked the President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the National Assembly for the support they have given the FCTA which, he said, has led to the success stories the FCTA has recorded thus far.
20.Giving the project overview, the Coordinator, Satellite Town Development Department, Hon. Abdulkadir Zulkiflu described the reconstruction of the 25km Kwaita Yebu road as a turning point in the on-going efforts by the FCTA to improve infrastructural development, facilitate the flow of goods and services and opening up Area Councils in the FCT in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of Mr President.
21.He said the contract which was awarded to an indigenous construction firm, Messr El and Matt Nigeria Limited is expected to be completed within 12 months.
04/07/2024
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