Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, says ongoing road and water infrastructure projects in satellite towns and rural communities are contributing significantly to improved security and better access to farmlands across the territory.
Speaking during a live media chat in Abuja on Monday, Wike explained that the decision to prioritize rural infrastructure followed consultations with traditional rulers, youth groups, women, and community leaders, who identified poor road networks as a major challenge to security operations.
According to the minister, many communities reported that security agencies often struggled to respond effectively to criminal activities because rural roads were largely impassable. He said the administration acted on the communities’ recommendations by constructing roads they identified as critical.
Wike noted that the completed road projects, particularly in Kuje Area Council, have enhanced mobility, improved access to farmlands, and helped reduce insecurity in affected areas.
He stressed that the FCT Administration is committed to implementing policies that deliver measurable benefits to residents, especially those living in underserved rural communities.
The minister also revealed that President Bola Tinubu will commission several key projects in satellite towns as part of activities marking the administration’s anniversary. These include water schemes in Kuje, Orozo, Gwagwalada, and Dobi, aimed at expanding access to potable water.
Wike said the projects, executed by CGC, underscore the administration’s determination to extend critical infrastructure beyond the city centre and ensure balanced development across the FCT.
He further highlighted ongoing and completed road projects, including the A2-Pai Road, the Bwari-Kubwa Road, roads in Dei-Dei, and sections of the A3 Highway. According to him, the Bwari-Kubwa Road is expected to be completed this year, while work continues on the Abuja Airport Corridor and the Zuba-Airport Link Road to ease traffic congestion.
The minister also announced plans to review the Abuja Master Plan, with discussions scheduled in July with the original Japanese designers, to align the capital’s development with contemporary urban planning realities.
Wike called on residents and the media to engage government constructively by identifying areas that require intervention and offering practical suggestions. He added that the administration is also constructing additional hostel accommodation at the Nigerian Law School to strengthen educational infrastructure in the FCT.