FCT minister says residents are beginning to feel the impact of governance as major projects spread beyond Abuja city centre…..
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has expressed confidence that President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) will enjoy increased support in the FCT ahead of the 2027 general elections, pointing to ongoing infrastructure projects across the territory as evidence of the administration’s performance.
Wike made the remarks on Tuesday while inspecting a series of projects scheduled for inauguration as part of activities commemorating President Tinubu’s second anniversary in office.
According to the minister, residents of the FCT are beginning to witness tangible improvements in governance, especially in satellite towns and rural communities that have long struggled with poor infrastructure and limited government presence.
“The people only want to see the impact of governance in their daily lives,” Wike said. “What matters to Nigerians is infrastructure, electricity, good roads and improved living conditions.”
The former Rivers State governor suggested that the administration’s ongoing projects could influence voter behaviour in future elections, insisting that the APC had already started gaining wider acceptance across the FCT.
He argued that many communities outside Abuja’s city centre were experiencing development for the first time under the current administration.
“What reason would people have not to support President Tinubu now?” Wike asked. “This is the first time many satellite communities are witnessing this level of development.”
He specifically referenced the A2-Pai Road project in Kwali Area Council, describing it as a landmark intervention that demonstrated the administration’s commitment to rural development.
According to him, the project also marked the first time a sitting Nigerian president visited the area to commission a project.
Wike further challenged opposition politicians and coalition groups to tour the FCT and assess the scale of work being executed by the administration.
“I wonder where the opposition members are,” he stated. “They should come and see the projects and the level of transformation taking place in the FCT.”
The minister disclosed that more than 20 projects are expected to be inaugurated during the anniversary celebrations, adding that additional projects could still be included as work progresses.
Among the projects listed are the Bwari and Karu water schemes, road construction projects in Gwagwalada, Kuje and other satellite communities, as well as several urban infrastructure developments.
During the inspection tour, Wike visited the rehabilitation site of the Court of Appeal Complex in Dakibiyu, newly constructed Judges’ Quarters in Katampe, internal road networks in Katampe District and the relocation site for Apo Mechanic Village traders.
He revealed that work on the Appeal Court Complex had reached an advanced stage, with contractors currently handling finishing works such as painting and polishing.
At the Judges’ Quarters project, the minister inspected residential buildings developed for judges of the Court of Appeal, Federal High Court and FCT High Court, describing the project as close to completion.
Wike also visited proposed accommodation sites for judges of the National Industrial Court and members of the Code of Conduct Tribunal, expressing satisfaction with the pace and quality of work.
The inspection further covered ongoing projects on Collector Road, where installation of streetlights and walkways is nearing completion, alongside infrastructure projects in Gaduwa and Kabusa involving bridges, road markings and drainage systems.
At the relocation site for traders affected by the Apo Mechanic Village redevelopment, Wike stated that road construction and streetlight installations had already been completed.
He added that the next phase would focus on water supply and security infrastructure, including a police station and residential quarters for security personnel.
“What remains now is water connection and security facilities,” he said. “We have already engaged security agencies so work can begin immediately.”
Responding to criticism that the administration was placing too much attention on judicial infrastructure, Wike insisted that development efforts were being spread across multiple sectors and communities within the FCT.
According to him, the projects reflect a broader agenda aimed at improving living standards in both urban and rural parts of the territory.
