The Federal Government has announced N825.819 billion as compensation and other incentives for indigenes of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja to pave way for the construction of the 4.2km second runway at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport.
Part of incentives are the construction of a 5km bridge in the Tunga Madaki community and provide a modern health care facility expected to serve as a temporary resettlement site for the indigenes.
FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, made the announcement on Tuesday after a negotiation meeting with the Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, officials of both ministries, and representatives of their agencies as well as stakeholders from Jiwa, the affected community in Abuja.
The N825.8bn, according to the minister, is to incentivise the residents to vacate the community and seek their cooperation towards the completion of the 4.2 km second Abuja runway project, originally awarded in 2022.
Furthermore, the FCT minister charged the contractors to resume work, promising that the approved fund will be released from tomorrow (Wednesday).
Jiwa community had earlier opened up negotiations with the Federal Government, demanding N2.5 million per hectare as compensation.
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