Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has commissioned the 5km Gaba-Tokulo road in Bwari Area Council, marking another milestone in the administration’s commitment to infrastructural development across the territory.
In his address at the ceremony, the Minister emphasised the FCTA’s dedication to fulfilling its promise of constructing one road in each of the six Area Councils, as directed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2024. He highlighted the ongoing road project commissioning activities, demonstrating the government’s commitment to positively impacting every part of the FCT.
Speaking on Bwari Area Council, Wike detailed the substantial investments made by the Federal Government, not only in road infrastructure but also in education and other sectors.
“This Gaba-Tokulo road cost us not less than N7 billion. From Dutse coming to this area in Bwari, you see the total rehabilitation of the entire road, which has cost us not less than N27 billion. This is for this area council. The entire Ushafa, War College and all the roads in Ushafa have cost us not less than 28 billion Naira. Now, if you calculate for just road infrastructure for Bwari Area Council alone, it has taken N62.2 billion.
“Now, in terms of education, the government just renovated the Government Secondary School (GSS) Dutse, Government Secondary School Bwari, Government Secondary School Ushafa, which is a new one, GSS Deidei, GSS Kubwa, and GSS Jibi. All these schools have cost us not less than N27 billion. Now, if you add N27 billion to N62 billion, you’re almost getting to N100 billion for one area council” the minister explained”.
The minister assured the residents of Bwari that President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda is not just a promise but a reality, highlighting the government’s commitment to ensuring the timely and effective execution of all awarded contracts.
Addressing the issue of security, Wike announced the construction of two new police divisions in Igou and Ushafa, adding that the contractors are expected to hand them over by May this year, significantly enhancing security in the area council.
Responding to a request by the chairman of Bwari Area Council, Honourable John Gabaya, for the extension of the Gaba-Tokulo road to Kawu near the boundary with Kaduna State and the provision of an alternative route from Bwari to Kubwa, the minister promised that the Tokulo-Kawu Road requested by the council chairman will be prioritised, considering its significance to the people and in fulfillment of the directive of Mr President for each Area Council to get a minimum of one rural road in 2025.
