Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, has said that the ongoing construction of bus terminals across Abuja is poised to significantly reshape the capital’s public transportation landscape.
Wike made this assertion while speaking with journalists during an inspection tour of several major infrastructure projects within the FCT. He expressed satisfaction with the pace and quality of work at the Mabushi and Kugbo bus terminals, two of the flagship projects under the initiative. The tour also included a visit to the road being constructed to serve the Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal in Dakibiyu, Jabi District, as well as the access road to Kez Udezue Street off Banex-Kado Road in Mabushi.
According to the Minister, the bus terminals are designed not just to enhance mobility but also to improve urban order and security. “These terminals will eliminate the need for passengers to wait along roadsides,” Wike explained. “Commuters will board vehicles at designated terminals, where drivers and vehicles can be properly identified. This helps to tackle the menace of ‘one chance’ robberies and ensures better control of transportation in the city.”
Wike acknowledged that improvements have been made at the Mabushi terminal since his last visit, during which he had criticized the quality of finishing work. “There’s been notable progress,” he said. “I must commend the contractor for responding to feedback. The finishing looks much better now than it did before.”
When asked about the timeline for commissioning the projects in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s second year in office, the Minister clarified that the decision would rest with the President. While the projects are expected to be completed around the anniversary period, he noted that they may not be formally inaugurated on May 29 itself.
Wike also credited the steady execution of infrastructure projects in the FCT to disciplined financial management and consistent backing from President Tinubu. He emphasized that the Administration remains committed to awarding contracts strictly based on available resources, ensuring that no project stalls due to lack of funding.
