By Stanley Onyekwere
The FCT Minister, Barr. Ezenwo Nyesom Wike has declared that numerous projects, executed by the FCT Administration, are slated for commissioning in May, as part of the second anniversary of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.
Wike, who made the assertion at the weekend, while on an inspection tour of the construction of the 30.4-kilometer A2 – Pai and Pai-Gomani road projects in Kwali Area Council, according to a statement from the Director, Press, (Office of The Hon. Minister), Anthony Ogunleye.
Expressing satisfaction with the progress of works, the minister commended the contractors for the quality of work on the road projects, which is a clear demonstration of their ability to deliver the project on schedule.
He also reiterated the FCT Administration’s commitment to awarding contracts based on demonstrated capacity rather than sentiment.
“By May, there will be a lot of projects to be commissioned for the second anniversary of Mr. President. That is certain”.
“Let me commend the section where we are now which is being done by Zeberced.
“This is A2 to Pai. I’m very much impressed with what I have seen. It shows capacity and means that they will deliver on time.
“This is what I have always said that we will give out jobs to those who show capacity, not on sentiments”, the minister affirmed.
He also noted the progress on the Pai to Gomani section, where the contractor has completed approximately 12 kilometers of earthwork, and expressed optimism that they would also meet the project timeline.
He therefore emphasized the importance of completing the earthwork before the rainy season.
He further acknowledged the positive impact the project will have on the community, particularly agrarian communities in the area.
According to him: “From Pai to Gomani, the contractor has done earthwork of about 12 kilometers. I still believe that they are also within the time given.
“What is important now is to see that the earthwork is completed before the rains start
“These are agrarian communities, You can imagine those who have their farms here and how happy they will be”.
Furthermore, Wike commended the Chairman of the Kwali Area Council, Hon. Danladi Chiya, the traditional rulers, and the youth for cooperating with the contractors while encouraging continued collaboration to ensure the successful completion of the projects.
“This is what it is supposed to be – to own the projects because it’s for their own interest”, the minister stated.
