By Remi Johnson
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Mr Nyesom Wike says Nigerians will have no choice but to sing Tinubu’s praises by the time his first tenure draws to a close.
Wike stated this during the flag off ceremony of another road construction from life camp junction to ring road 3, otherwise known as the N5 arterial road in Abuja, making it the fifth road flagged off for construction within the week.
Wike who explained that President Bola Tinubu was doing everything he could economic and infrastructural wise to tackle the various challenges confronting the country, expressed confidence that his strategic measures would soon yield expected results, including alleviation of hunger.
The FCT Minister therefore tasked Nigerians to continue to pray for Nigeria and it’s leaders, assuring that measures have been put in place to ensure that all citizens benefits from the various Renewed Hope Initiatives.
According to Wike, the multiplier effects of the series of roads Flagged off within the last one week had already generated direct and indirect employment for hundreds of FCT residents.
Wike further encouraged Julius Berger Company handling the project to consider completion of the project within the next 14 months, against the initial contract agreement of 18 months; with mouth watering offer to award additional contracts to Julius Berger , if they could beat the 18 months to 14 months.
Even though the contract sum of the project was not disclosed, Wike announced that the FCTA had made 70℅ upfront payment to Julius Berger for the projects awarded to the company.
He expressed optimism that the company will deliver quality job that they are known for.
“I can tell you, before the end of this Administration of President Tinubu, Nigerians will smile. These problems, (hunger, suffering) have been there for donkey years, weather it was PDP, APC, Military.
“But by his dexterity and commitment he is putting measures ehoch is temporary difficult, but which at the end of the day, we will all come to sing to God… Continue to pray for Mr President.
“I thank Mr President for making sure work continues in FCT. He gave us the latitude to increasing our threshold. Today, schools renovation are going on .
” Am sure people living here never believe this road can be done again, but Mr President say it must be done.We are here to bring back your hope ” Wike assured
Performing the flag off, Senate President, Godswill Akpabio represented by Chairman, Senate Committee On FCT, Ibrahim Bomai who lauded efforts of FCTA in road construction, said good road network is critical in promoting socio- economic activities.
Senator Akpabio while commending Wike for his foresight in improving the revenue base of the Federal Capital Territory, pledged the support of the 10th Assembly to ensure speedy passage of bills meant to fast track infrastructure development of the territory.
Giving the overview of the project, the Executive Secretary, Federal Capital Development Authority, FCDA, Shehu Hadi Ahmad, said the 4.4km road stretch, with 6 lanes will enhance seemless movement into the Kado fish market, life camp, karimu among others.
“The road N5 is named Obafemi Awolowo road, connecting international Conference Centre to Julius Berger Herbert Mauculay, but continuing from life camp junction in Gwarinpa1 district, up to ring road 3 in Iddo Gwari district, covering 4.4km , 6 lanes of three dual carriageway expected to bring relief for residents of Kado, Karimu, Gwarinpa, Dape, Iddo – Gwari as well as Saburi and Dei-dei” Ahmad said.
