R-L -Former Senator representing the FCT, Philip Aduda, FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, Ag Executive Secretary, FCDA, Richard Yunana Dauda during the inspection of ongoing projects in Katampe district, Abuja on Monday. And ongoing construction work at N16 road in Gishiri area of the FCT
From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja
Residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have been urged by Minister Nyesom Wike to support government projects that benefit the public, particularly those that deal with Right of Way (RoW) concerns.
He made the appeal on Monday, after his inspection of many ongoing projects, inspection visit to the Judges Quarters in Katampe District and the access roads, including the interchange at the RR1 and Shehu Shagari Expressway by N16.
Addressing concerns about the potential removal of properties along the road corridor, the Minister clarified that government would adhere to proper procedures. He said, “Relocation and compensation will be handled according to due process,” adding, “We will ensure that all affected residents are fairly compensated for any property acquired for the road project.”
He appealed to the community to cooperate and support the project, highlighting its significant benefits to the area.
“Imagine how it was and see how it is now. When it is finished with streetlights everywhere, it will benefit them,” he stated.
Asked to evaluate his performance as minister so far, Wike said he was not in a position to do so saying, “We have a presidential monitoring team, and they will evaluate our performance. But I am delighted with what the government has achieved in the FCT.
He further assured, “we will do everything, and I want to plead with the community that they are going to be the ones that will benefit from this road directly. I appeal that everybody should give support so that we can achieve this very important project”.
In a statement issued by Director, Press Office of Minister, Anthony Ogunleye, the stressed that the projects align with the current administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which aims to deliver tangible improvements to the lives of FCT residents.
He said, “Those living here never believed they could see this level of development. This is what the Renewed Hope Agenda is all about – giving Nigerians back the hope that has been lost.”