The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, , has pledged that the will provide critical infrastructure to accelerate development in the newly opened Waru-Pozema District in Abuja.
Wike gave the assurance on Thursday after inspecting several ongoing infrastructure projects across the Federal Capital Territory, noting that the government is committed to making the district attractive for residents and real estate developers.
Infrastructure Planned for New Abuja District
The minister explained that the new district, located in Cadastral Zone D16, would receive essential infrastructure such as road networks and public services to enable rapid development.
According to Wike, consultations will be held with the to determine whether the infrastructure plans have already been captured in the 2026 FCT budget.
“Don’t worry, we will do everything we can to provide the needed infrastructure and open up the district so that people can move in,” he said.
Judicial Projects Near Completion
During the inspection tour, Wike also visited several judicial infrastructure projects and expressed satisfaction with the pace of construction.
He revealed that contractors handling the Court of Appeal complex have assured the administration that the project will be completed by May 2026.
The minister added that judges’ residential quarters have already been furnished ahead of their official commissioning.
The housing project includes:
- 10 duplexes for the Federal High Court
- 20 duplexes for the FCT High Court
- 10 duplexes for the Court of Appeal
The facilities are expected to be commissioned as part of activities marking the third anniversary of President ’s administration.
Road Construction Progress in Katampe
Wike also inspected a major road project in the , describing it as a critical route that functions like a ring road within the district.
He commended the contractor, , for the quality and speed of the construction work.
“It’s one of those companies—when they give you their word, you can go to the bank with it,” Wike said.
Call for Unity in PDP
Speaking on national politics, the former governor urged members of the to prioritise reconciliation ahead of discussions about future elections.
He expressed optimism that the party can remain competitive if members approach internal reconciliation with sincerity.
