Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, Wednesday issued a stern warning to contractors handling key infrastructure projects across Abuja, saying that agreed timelines, particularly for projects slated for inauguration during President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s third anniversary must be strictly adhered to.
Speaking during an extensive inspection of ongoing projects in the nation’s capital, Wike expressed dissatisfaction with delays by a contractor handling road works in Wuse, despite commending the quality of work delivered so far.
“We agreed that by the end of May or June that job will be delivered, but what we heard today is different. I’m not going to accept that. I have directed that by the second week of June, that project must be handed over,” he said.
The minister reiterated his administration’s commitment to meeting delivery timelines and said the inspection tour was part of routine efforts to ensure quality control and accountability.
“We don’t just sit in our offices. We go out to verify the quality of jobs and ensure contractors meet up with timelines,” he stated.
Wike praised the performance of other contractors, particularly those handling the N16 interchange and the Institutions and Research Centre near key academic institutions in Abuja, describing their work as “top quality” and on track for commissioning.
“At the N16 interchange, the quality of work speaks for itself. The contractor has assured us it will be ready for inauguration. The same applies to the Institutions and Research Centre. We are confident it will be delivered on schedule,” he said.
At Tunga Madaki, where a critical access road and bridge project linking Bill Clinton Drive of the Airport Road to surrounding communities is nearing completion, the minister expressed satisfaction with progress, adding that the project would significantly improve connectivity.
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