By Philip Yatai
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, says President Bola Tinubu’s support and commitment to timely project delivery is responsible for the massive infrastructural development being recorded in the territory.
Wike said this on Wednesday in Abuja after inspecting ongoing projects across the FCT, noting that Tinubu closely monitored project implementation due to his overwhelming commitment to the wellbeing of FCT residents and quality service delivery.
“Mr President is not just giving us support, but making sure that the jobs are done on time and expected quality. When the head gives you support, you have no reason for failure.
“So I think our commitment or momentum is because we have a President who believes in providing basic infrastructure. Without his support, it would have been difficult to achieve this pace of development,” Wike added.
The Minister explained that routine inspections allowed the government to monitor contractors’ progress in terms of speed and quality, ensuring that projects met standards and were delivered on schedule.
At Arterial Road S1, from Ring Road II to the FCT Fire Service Station in Kaura District, Wike commended the pace and quality of work, expressing optimism the project would be completed and handed over within the next five months.
Wike also inspected the extension of Obafemi Awolowo Way (N5) linking Gwarimpa, Life Camp, and Dape District with Karmo, which he said was 100 per cent complete and ready for inauguration to mark Tinubu’s third year in office.
At the Nigerian Law School, Bwari, the minister inspected the construction of 10 bungalow housing units for teachers and staff, confirming that they had been completed, furnished, and ready for occupation.
He also visited the construction of two hostels for students, one male and one female, expressing satisfaction with the female hostel, which was expected to be completed by November.
“I think the contractor for the female hostel is doing well, and we need to encourage him to continue the pace.
“Again, we are here, which is the male hostel. I am not impressed with the job. It looks like a quality job, but I am not impressed with the level of work done so far.
“I thought the male hostel would be at the same level as the female hostel because they were awarded and mobilised simultaneously. Notwithstanding, the contractor has assured delivery by October or November,” Wike said.
Wike also mentioned the award of a contract for the construction of auditorium at the school, saying the contractor wikl soon commence work.(NAN)
Edited by Abiemwense Moru
