Why we’re constructing modern bus terminals in FCT – Wike

Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has revealed reason for the FCT Administration (FCTA) is constructing three world-class bus and taxi terminals

Wike stated this while inaugurating the construction of a bus and taxi terminal for the Central Business District, Abuja, on Monday.

The minister had earlier inaugurated the construction of two other terminals, one at Mabushi and another at Kugbo.

He said; “What we are trying to do is to integrate and improve our transportation system.

“It is going to address ‘one chance” crime and other security concerns associated with public transportation in Abuja.”

The minister added that with the support of President Bola Tinubu, the FCTA has continued to expand roads infrastructure in the FCT.

He added that the roads being expanded would be linked to bus terminals to ease the movement of commuters in the city.

He said that the three bus terminal projects would be completed in 2025, in line with Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda.

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