By Ismaila Ajikobi, Abuja
The Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Barr. Nyesom Wike has said that different ongoing road projects across the territory was made possible as a result of President Bola Tinubu led administration’s policy of ensuring that tax payers money are use for projects that would have direct impact on the people.
Wike stated this after he inspected several ongoing road projects within the Federal Capital City (FCC) on Saturday.
The minister who expressed delight at the pace of work in the various sites, said some of the projects are nearing completion.
“We are very dogged in terms of revenue generation and people can see that when we tell them to pay their taxes, we are not just telling them to pay their taxes but to be used to develop their areas. This is not the time when people pay tax and it is not used, but now people can see what the their money is being used for.
“I have to commend the various contractors. The first site we went is one of those areas that by the grace of God, it is 85 percent ready. One of those interchanges in Wuye. The contractors are keeping to date and their commitment to delivering by the end of May.
“We also went to the Kuje road. It will open up that area of the Council and last time when I went to flag off one of the rural roads, I did say that the contractors were not serious but going back there today, one is very impressed with the level and quality of work.
“I have always said that we are not going to allow any project to be abandoned. We have taken our priorities and most of these projects are also included in the statutory budget of 2024 which will soon be submitted to the National Assembly by Mr President when he returns form Qatar. I am very happy with the quality and speed with which these companies are working.
“By May, Nigerians’ will see the changes as far as FCT is concerned. We are carrying out a lot of resurfacing of the roads in the city centre like Maitama, Asokoro, Wuse and the rest of them.
“With the support that Mr President has given us, there is no need for us to begin to give excuses. I don’t want to say there is money or no money. I am not here to criticize anybody who was here before, mine is that the opportunity the president gas given to me, let me utilize it and work for the people.
Earlier, Executive Secretary, Federal Capital Development Authority FCDA, Engr. Shehu Hadi Ahmad said the Administration is currently constructing 11 kilometres of the 76 kilometre Kuje-Gwargwada-Rubochi-Abaji-Nasarawa six-lane highway.
