By Uche Bibilari

Some residents of Gwagwalada Area Council have commended the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, for the ongoing rehabilitation of roads and improvements in infrastructure.

They noted that the projects were already boosting economic activities in the district and improving ease of movement for residents and businesses alike.

The residents said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sidelines of the official commissioning of the newly rehabilitated 10-kilometre roads in the area on Friday.

They expressed optimism that the improved infrastructure would ease transportation, enhance business activities, and contribute to the overall development of Gwagwalada.

They expressed optimism that the renewed focus on road infrastructure would significantly ease movement, improve access to markets, and foster growth across the council.

Mr Onyema Uzoechi, a businessman, described the road rehabilitation as “unprecedented,” noting that the roads, especially the market road, had been in a deplorable state for years, severely affecting trade and movement.

“Before now, the Gwagwalada market road was terrible, especially during the rainy season.

“This made access almost impossible. I’m very delighted with this development and urge the minister to consider other roads in the council,” he said.

Similarly, Mr Suleman Abdulhamid, a motorcyclist, said the improved roads had boosted his daily earnings.

“Before the rehabilitation, I used to avoid that route due to its bad condition. Now, business is better and smoother,” he said, commending the minister for prioritising infrastructure.

“When government does well, they should be commended.”

Also speaking, the President of the FCT Market Women and Men Association, Mrs Sarauniya Erondu, thanked the minister for responding to the plight of FCT residents.

She noted that the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu was gradually being felt through Wike’s interventions.

“Only God will reward him and the president for giving us a good minister,” she said, also appealing for women’s empowerment and support for small traders.

NAN reports that the roads rehabilitated include Aguma Palace Road, Radio Nigeria Road, New Market Road, and other connecting routes. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Yinusa Ishola/Abiemwense Moru