The Federal Government under the watch of President Bola Tinubu has spent over N100 billion on road projects and education infrastructure in Bwari Area Council of the nation’s capital, Abuja.
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Barr. Nyesom Wike, disclosed this on Friday during the commissioning of the 5-kilometre Gaba-Tokulo road project in Bwari Area Council.
The minister emphasised the administration’s commitment to delivering tangible development to every area council in the FCT.
He said, “This Gaba-Tokulo road project alone cost the government no less than N7 billion. Since we flagged it off in January 2024, we ensured prompt payments, which allowed for timely completion without delays or abandoned contracts.”
The minister highlighted other completed road projects in Bwari, including the rehabilitation of roads in Ushafa, War College, and other communities, which have collectively cost N28 billion.
“In total, the Federal Government has invested N62.2 billion in road infrastructure for Bwari Area Council. This figure underscores our commitment to infrastructure development as part of the Renewed Hope Agenda,” Wike said.
Beyond road projects, the minister noted substantial investments in the education sector. New and rehabilitated schools in Bwari, including Government Secondary Schools in Dutse, Ushafa, Kubwa, and others, accounted for N27 billion in spending.
“Combining road infrastructure and education, the Federal Government has spent close to N90 billion in Bwari Area Council alone. This is a testament to our resolve to restore hope and bring development to the people,” Wike added.
Wike also assured the residents that the ongoing construction of two new police divisions in Igu and Ushafa to enhance security in the area would be completed and handed over by May 2025.
“Security is paramount, and these police divisions will ensure that residents of Bwari can live and work in peace. This is another way the Renewed Hope Agenda is transforming communities,” he noted.
Looking ahead, Wike confirmed that every area council would have at least one major road project in the 2025 budget. For Bwari, he revealed plans to extend the Gaba-Tokulo road to Kawu, which will be prioritised for inclusion in the upcoming budget.
“We are listening to the people. This government is about fulfilling promises and delivering results. With your continued support, we will achieve even more,” Wike assured.
He commended the contractors for their quality work and directed them to include streetlights along the Gaba-Tokulo road as an added improvement.
The minister, therefore, urged residents to maintain the completed infrastructure, stressing that the Renewed Hope Agenda is a reality aimed at improving the lives of all Nigerians.
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