FCT Minister Wike’s Race to Deliver Projects for Tinubu’s One Year Anniversary

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, is on a mission to complete numerous projects in time for President Bola Tinubu’s one-year anniversary in office.

With construction sites scattered across the city, the once serene atmosphere of Abuja is now filled with the sounds of progress.

However, the rapid pace of development has not come without challenges, as the city grapples with issues of insecurity, darkness, and a lack of basic services.

The FCT Minister is determined to deliver a series of projects, including bridges, highways, and the Abuja Metro Railway, which was previously abandoned by the former administration.

In order to meet the May 29 deadline, contractors are working around the clock, often blocking major roads and causing traffic congestion.

While the focus on infrastructure is commendable, some residents are concerned that the projects are primarily concentrated in affluent areas such as Maitama, Asokoro, Wuse, and Garki.

Meanwhile, less affluent neighborhoods like Lugbe and Kubwa are being neglected, with residents still struggling to access basic services like water, waste disposal, and street lighting.

The lack of functional street lights has left many areas of the city in darkness, providing criminals with the perfect cover to carry out their nefarious activities.

Residents have reported a rise in insecurity, with many fearing for their safety, particularly at night.

In addition to the security concerns, the city is plagued by heaps of refuse piling up at parks and outside major markets.

While the recent N20 million bounty for the arrest of a kidnapping kingpin has been lauded, residents are still dealing with the consequences of inadequate waste management and the reliance on informal waste collectors, who often dump refuse in waterways.

Abuja’s water crisis is another issue that has yet to be resolved. Despite the previous administration’s efforts to secure a $345 million loan for the Greater Abuja Phase II water scheme, many residents still do not have access to water board services and must rely on boreholes and other sources.

As FCT Minister Wike races to deliver projects for President Tinubu’s one year anniversary, it remains to be seen whether the city can overcome its challenges and emerge as a truly transformed and inclusive capital.

While the ambitious construction projects are a step in the right direction, the focus must also be on addressing the fundamental issues that affect the lives of Abuja’s residents, including insecurity, darkness, waste management, and access to clean water.