Wike Bags Title, Flags-off 9km Paikon-Kore Rd

FCT Minister, Mr Nyesom Wike has flagged off commencement of a 9km road construction in Paikon-kore community in Gwagwalada Area Council.

On the occasion in Abuja, Mr Wike also promised to construct 18 rural roads across the six Area Councils to bring development closer to the people.

Wike explained that his administration would develop three rural roads each for the six area councils, as a way of addressing insecurity challenges.

Wike noted that the project is part of efforts to connect communities, improve access to essential services, and foster economic development at the grassroots.

“FCT is not just Abuja Municipal Council, FCT is not just Gwagwalada, FCT also include all communities. And so, Mr President directed to let you know that the renewed hope agenda is not mere talking, but for you to see that we are ready to bring back hope to our people, we are read to bring back hope to the rural populace, to make them comfortable.

“Development must not only be in the city…three rural roads each would be constructed across the six area councils. This will help to tackle security issues. Because without good roads criminals operate more…But, we will give them fire for fire”.

He told the contractors handling the project to brace up and deliver a quality job, and warned that they would pay back the money spent if the job is not properly done.

“I will not tell you when I will come for supervision. I will not also depend on reports from Director Satelite Town Develpoment Department, STDD. If you don’t do it well, you will pay back our money. We must change the narrative”, Wike warned.

Wike further mandated the contractors to employ the council’s teeming youths in executing the road construction work, pointing out that job creation is another major priority of President Tinubu.

On her Part, Minister of State for FCT, Dr Mariya Mahmoud noted that the road when completed would assist the farmers to easily convey their goods to the market.

“For too long, the lack of proper road infrastructure has hindered the progress of our rural communities. Farmers have struggled to transport their produce to markets, students have faced difficulties reaching schools, and medical emergencies have been compounded by the challenge of accessing timely healthcare.Today, we take a significant step towards addressing these challenges” Mahmoud said.

Earlier, the Chairman of Gwagwalada Area Council, Alhaji Abubakar Giri who explained that the Paikon – kore road would connect to Kubwa, said the project would speed up economic activities in the area, and reduce the crime rate.

The Director, Satellites Town Development Department, Dr Olushegun Olusa assured that the department is committed to opening up rural roads.

The Managing Director of the firm handling the project, Mr Ziad Mouannes promised to deliver the job within the stipulated time frame

The event which was well attended by traditional rulers, past and present senators and the good people of Gwagwalada, saw the conferment of the title of the Sarkin Yaki of Paikon – Kore on Wike, while farmers also presented yam tubers and local yogurt popularly called, Nono in appreciation for his good work in Abuja.

By Remi Johnson, Edited By Grace Namiji