Wike assures delivery of 10 key roads before year-end

By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Nyesom Wike, has assured that between eight and 10 major road projects across the territory will be completed and delivered before the end of the year, stressing that the FCT Administration will not relent in its promises to residents.

At the Bwari–Kubwa corridor, the minister acknowledged the difficult terrain confronting engineers on site but cautioned contractors against seeking to push back agreed delivery dates, assuring that the administration would ensure prompt release of funds to enable completion of the road before the onset of heavy rains.

On the Apo–Karshi road, a project originally awarded in 2010 that suffered over a decade of delays, the minister disclosed that work is now progressing rapidly under new management following the termination of the former contractor’s engagement over non-performance and its re-award to another company.