By Stanley Onyekwere
FCT Minister, Barrister Nyesom Wike has assured residents that the multi-billion Naira official residence of the Vice President when completed and commissioned, will not obstruct the flow of traffic in the nation’s capital city.
Wike explained that the design and conceptualization of the VP’s residence by the Federal Government took into consideration the flow of traffic around the area, adding that the construction work is being carried out according to specification.
Making this point when he inspected the ongoing construction works at the Vice President’s official residence, over the weekend, the Minister disclosed that the Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) has made its input into the project.
He added that the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) and Julius Berber Pls, the contractor executing the project have also made the necessary adjustments.
According to him: “Those who designed the Vice President’s residence know why. We are not the ones who designed it. It was the Federal Government that decided that the Vice President’s residence should be located here.
“So, I’m sure they considered everything before deciding that.
“We have invited the office of the NSA and they have taken a look and made their input which the FCDA and the contractor, Julius Berger has taken into cognizance and made amendments. So, for traffic concerns, I don’t think it’s a problem.”
He however, expressed satisfaction with the speed and quality of work and assured that the project will be completed and commissioned by next month.
He noted that “significant progress has been made on the project since his last visit to the site, while the contractor has also promised to hand over the project in May, adding that he has no reason to doubt their capacity.
“As for the quality of the job, of course, we can see the work is going according to design and specification. So, we believe, by the grace of God, that is something that will be actualized.”
Furthermore, the Minister also reassured that other ongoing infrastructure projects in the FCT scheduled to be completed by May next month would be actualized and opened for public use thereby making the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu a reality in the FCT.
He reiterated the projects will showcase the President’s achievements within his first year of office, in in fulfillment of the promises he made to Nigerians.
