Wike Vows Timely Kuje Projects Completion, To Unveil More School Projects

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Dr. Nyesom Wike, has expressed satisfaction with the pace and quality of ongoing road construction projects in Kuje Area Council, assuring residents that the Airport to Kuje Road will be completed and delivered by June next year.

The minister who stated this during an inspection of Kuje projects, also revealed that a series of school projects would soon be commissioned across the territory.

“Those who say we are not doing anything are not well informed. We will soon begin commissioning and flagging off major projects in the school system. Development is not a one-day thing; it is continuous process,”Wike said.

The minister noted that contractors have demonstrated commitment to meeting the agreed timeline, noting that the project has become a major milestone for the administration.

According to him, the project, first awarded in 2019 before the COVID-19 pandemic, stalled for years until the present administration intervened.

“When we came on board, the contractor was not on site. Through our engagement with stakeholders, we pushed for the contractor to return. Today, we are impressed with the work and the residents are happy,” Wike said.

Wike reiterated that development is a continuous process, adding that his administration is also closely monitoring the dualisation of the Kuje Gwagwalada Road being handled by Gilmore Engineering.

He explained that the firm, which executed the initial section from Kuje Junction, was allowed to continue the stretch to Gwagwalada to ensure consistency and quality.

“If we keep to our own promise, 70 to 80 percent of the job will be completed within schedule. These are critical roads that will transform economic activities in this corridor and the FCT in general,”

He added that the completed network would ease movement significantly, eliminating the need for commuters between Kuje and Gwagwalada to rely on the Airport Road.

The minister emphasized that many existing deficits, especially in basic infrastructure, were inherited but assured that his administration remains committed to bridging these gaps under the Renewed Hope agenda.

Responding to concerns about possible community resistance to the projects, Wike said the FCT Administration has enjoyed strong cooperation from residents and area council leaders.

“The communities are always supportive. They know that obstructing progress only affects them negatively. We are getting good cooperation from the inhabitants,” he added.

Wike reaffirmed that his administration is focused on delivering projects that improve the lives of FCT residents, both in the city centre and rural communities.

Remi Johnson, Edited By Grace Namiji