Wike Expresses Satisfaction With Karu, Apo-Karshi, Gbazango Road Projects

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has expressed satisfaction with the pace and quality of ongoing road projects across Abuja, declaring that residents can now “see governance in action.”

Wike stated this during an inspection of key infrastructure projects in Karu, Apo-Karshi and Gbazango, popularly known as Arab Road in Kubwa.

He commended the contractors handling the projects for maintaining quality standards and adhering to project timelines.

“With what we have seen today, right from the roads in Karu down to Apo-Karshi and now to Gbazango, which is popularly called Arab Road in Kubwa, we are very satisfied with the level of work that has taken place,” the minister stated.

He particularly praised indigenous construction company, Abdul Val for the quality of work on the Karu road project.

According to him, the company had earlier delivered the Ushafa road project commissioned last year by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu through Vice President Kashim Shettima.

“I am quite impressed. If you remember, the Ushafa road commissioned last year was also carried out by Abdul Val, and they are doing the one in Karu now. They are doing a good quality job,” Wike said.

The minister disclosed that the Karu road project is among the projects scheduled for inauguration during the activities marking President Tinubu’s third anniversary in office.

Speaking on the Apo-Karshi road project being handled by SCC, Wike described it as a critical infrastructure intervention long demanded by residents.

He expressed confidence that the project would be completed before the end of the year.

“If you remember, this company handled the A2 to Pai road commissioned by Mr. President last year. They are also handling the Goma to Yangoji road, which will also be inaugurated during the third anniversary,” he said.

The minister stressed that the visible excitement among residents during the inspection reflected growing public confidence in the administration’s commitment to infrastructure development and service delivery.

“You can see the quality of work. You can see how happy the residents are seeing us here. Without invitation, they came out to appreciate the fact that they can now see governance in action,” Wike added.

Remi Johnson, Edited By Grace Namiji