The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Administration, under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has committed over N300 billion within a year to the development of the six Area Councils in the FCT.
This significant investment was disclosed by the FCT Minister, Barr. Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, during the commissioning of the 9km Paikon Kore – Ibwa road in Gwagwalada Area Council.
Barr. Wike highlighted that Gwagwalada Area Council alone has received over N50 billion in development projects, including the renovation of the Paikon Kore – Ibwa road, the reconstruction of the Aguma Palace road, the renovation of five secondary schools (including the School for the Gifted, Government Secondary School Gwagwalada, GSS Anagada, GSS Tugan Maje, and GSS Giri), and the construction of two new police divisions to enhance security.
He said, ‘ If you add the total value of what the President has committed to Gwagwalada alone, you are talking about over N50b, for one area council. If you now add the six area councils taking that Gwagwalada is the least, you will see that in a year, the President has committed to the development of satellite towns, not less than N300b”.
“President Tinubu is deeply committed to the development of not only the city of Abuja but also the satellite towns,” Minister Wike emphasized. “He has directed us to provide the people of the Area Councils with whatever they need. Mr. President believes that genuine governance involves seeking the people’s buy-in for every project that aims to improve their well-being.”
The Minister further announced the approval for the construction of the Ibwa bridge, a crucial infrastructure project requested by the Area Council leadership. This project will be included in the FCT’s 2025 statutory budget, reflecting the President’s dedication to the needs of the people.
