FCT Minister links ongoing road projects to the administration’s performance, while contractors target November and December completion dates.

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has linked the Federal Government’s infrastructure projects in Abuja and its satellite towns to the electoral prospects of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 elections.

Wike made the statement on Thursday, September 24, 2026, after inspecting the ongoing Apo-Karshi and Bwari-Kubwa road projects.

The minister said the projects demonstrated what he described as the Tinubu administration’s focus on visible infrastructure delivery beyond the Abuja city centre. His comments were specifically framed around the political outlook for the 2027 elections. 

Apo-Karshi Road Targets November Completion

Wike said the Apo-Karshi road, which had been delayed for years, was now approaching completion.

He recalled that the project was originally awarded in 2010 but stalled before the current administration revoked and re-awarded the contract.

According to Wike, the contractor has committed to handing over the road by November 2026.

The minister said the progress on the project represented a change from the prolonged delays that had characterised the road’s construction.

The Apo-Karshi corridor is an important connection between several satellite communities and the wider Abuja metropolitan area.

Previous reporting on the project also identified the road as one of the long-delayed infrastructure projects inherited by the Tinubu administration. Premium Times reported in August that the 13.5-kilometre project had been re-awarded to SCC Nigeria Ltd after the original contract was terminated. 

Bwari-Kubwa Road Expected In December

Wike also inspected the Bwari-Kubwa road project and said the contractor, SCC, had committed to completing the project by December.

He attributed some delays to heavy rainfall but said construction activity would intensify as the rainy season eases.

The minister said the Federal Capital Territory Administration was extending infrastructure development beyond the central districts of Abuja to satellite towns.

According to him, more than 10 projects could be commissioned in the FCT before the next general elections, exceeding an earlier target of 10 projects. 

The Bwari-Kubwa corridor is expected to improve connectivity between Bwari, Kubwa and other parts of the FCT once completed.

Wike Makes Political Case For Infrastructure

The FCT minister connected the infrastructure programme directly to the 2027 political contest.

He argued that projects that residents can see and assess provide a tangible record for evaluating government performance.

Wike said the administration’s infrastructure delivery should therefore serve as its campaign message.

He expressed confidence in Tinubu’s prospects in the FCT, citing the projects being executed across the territory as evidence of the administration’s performance.

The minister’s comments represent his political assessment rather than an independently established prediction of the 2027 election outcome.

The 2027 presidential and other elections will ultimately be determined by voters and the applicable electoral process.

Satellite Towns At Centre Of FCT Programme

Wike said the current infrastructure programme had expanded the focus of development beyond Abuja’s traditional city centre.

He argued that satellite communities also require roads and other basic infrastructure to support economic activity and improve connections with the capital.

The FCT Administration has increasingly highlighted projects in areas including Bwari, Karshi, Kuje, Gwagwalada, Kwali and other satellite communities.

In June, the FCT Administration said nearly 100 projects were being prepared for commissioning as part of activities marking the third anniversary of the Tinubu administration. 

The minister has repeatedly presented infrastructure delivery as a central component of the administration’s work in the territory.

Completion Dates Remain The Immediate Test

The latest inspection also placed specific deadlines on two major projects.

The Apo-Karshi road is expected to be handed over in November, according to the minister, while the Bwari-Kubwa road is targeted for completion in December.

Those dates will provide measurable milestones for residents who have waited for the projects to be completed.

Wike said the government would continue monitoring the projects to ensure contractors meet their commitments.

The minister also maintained that the administration’s infrastructure programme had changed the pattern of development in the FCT by extending major projects into satellite towns.

Political Claims Remain Wike’s Position

Wike’s assertion that the infrastructure projects will translate into electoral support is his political assessment.

Other political parties and candidates participating in the 2027 elections may present different assessments of the administration’s record and make competing arguments to voters.

The projects themselves, their completion dates and their eventual use can be assessed separately from political claims about their likely electoral impact.

For now, the immediate development is that the FCT Administration says the Apo-Karshi road is targeted for November completion and the Bwari-Kubwa road for December.

Wike has presented the projects as part of the Tinubu administration’s infrastructure record in the FCT and linked that record to the political contest ahead of the 2027 elections. 

The post Wike Says FCT Projects Will Strengthen Tinubu’s 2027 Prospects appeared first on Housing TV Africa.

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has called on residents and business operators in Abuja to prioritize tax compliance, describing it as the foundation upon which the city’s transformation is being built. According to him, the ongoing improvements in roads, drainages, street lighting, and other public infrastructure are a direct result of tax revenues.

“All these good roads, drainages, and streetlights wouldn’t be possible if you don’t pay your taxes,” Wike said during the flag-off of new infrastructure projects in Asokoro Extension. “As we say, ‘Dis soup sweet, na money kill am.’ If you don’t have money to buy the right ingredients, the soup won’t taste good. In the same way, if we don’t have funds, we can’t deliver the kind of city Abuja deserves.”

Framing taxation as more than a civic obligation, the Minister described it as a form of collective investment in public welfare. “When you pay your taxes, you are buying comfort, safety, and pride for Abuja. So, let’s all do our part to make this city the pride of the nation.”

The infrastructure drive, he noted, aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which envisions Abuja as a global city that can compete with the best urban centers in the world. “This government is committed to ensuring that the FCT competes favorably with other cities of the world,” he said. “What you see in the developed world isn’t magic it’s the result of leadership commitment. That is what Mr. President has brought to Abuja.”

Highlighting the Asokoro Extension project as a symbol of that vision, Wike stressed the importance of basic amenities in shaping the quality of life. “Without proper road networks, drainages, and streetlights, life becomes difficult. But by the time these are completed, Asokoro will rank among the most beautiful areas in Abuja.”

Wike also pointed to the employment opportunities being generated by the ongoing construction projects across the capital, linking them to the administration’s wider socioeconomic goals. “Everywhere you go, construction is ongoing and that means jobs for our young people. This is part of the Renewed Hope agenda.”

Beyond roads and physical infrastructure, the Minister revealed that the FCT Administration is set to embark on a new phase of development in education and healthcare. “We’ve touched transport, roads, sports, and education. Now we’re moving to health. No sector will be left untouched.”

He concluded with a call for patience and continued public support, urging citizens to view their tax contributions as essential to Abuja’s long-term progress. “The Abuja of two years ago is not the same today, and by tomorrow, it will be even better.”

The post Wike Urges Abuja Residents to Pay Taxes, Promises Holistic Development Across Sectors appeared first on Housing TV Africa.

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike will on Thursday, September 18, 2025, flag off the construction of 12 new roads and install solar-powered streetlights across major parts of Abuja under the Light Up Abuja programme.

Announcing the development, his media aide, Lere Olayinka, said:

“The Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, will this week, Thursday, commence the flagging-off of construction of 12 new roads and provision of solar lights in some major areas in the Federal Capital City (FCC) and Expressways under the Light Up Abuja Programme. The Minister will also commission the access roads in Sector Centre B, by Dakibiyu District, and the newly constructed Roads ILS 11 (Esther Bali Street) and MAR 24 (Kez Udezue Street) in Mabushi District.”

Olayinka added that the flag-offs will run until October 16 and will deliver hybrid solar lighting to Maitama, Asokoro, Wuse, Garki, Katampe, Jabi, Gudu, the Central Business District, and the Airport Expressway.

“The projects also include the construction of access roads to the Renewed Hope Cities and Estates project site in Karsana West, provision of access road bypassing Airport Second Runway from Bill Clinton Drive to Tunga Madaki Settlement with a four-span bridge, rehabilitation of the 15km Old Keffi Road from Kado Village to Dei-Dei Junction, and provision of engineering infrastructure to outstanding layouts within Guzape,” he said.

Residences for the heads of key courts will also be constructed. Wike has recently launched water expansion projects in Bwari and Karu, a sports centre in Kafe District, a Magistrate Court in Jabi, and the reconstruction of Karu Road.

The post Wike To Flag Off 12 New Road Projects, Commissions 2 In Abuja appeared first on Housing TV Africa.

The President, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, spoke during the commissioning of the new Collector Road CN-8. This road connects Arterial Road N-5 (Obafemi Awolowo Way) in Jabi District to Arterial Road N-1 (Olusegun Obasanjo Way) in Dakibiyu District, Abuja.

The road project is part of a 17-day event to mark Tinubu’s second year in office. It also highlights the work of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike in pushing for fast and quality infrastructure.

President Tinubu praised Minister Wike for his sense of urgency and focus. He said good infrastructure shows a government’s commitment to its people.

“There is no louder proof of a government’s seriousness than the modernisation of its cities,” Tinubu said. “Infrastructure is more than concrete and steel. It shows leadership, vision, and care for citizens.”

He explained that the new roads will reduce traffic, help local businesses, and improve access to schools and hospitals.

“This is what we mean by Renewed Hope,” Tinubu said. “It is not empty talk but real action that changes lives. We want development in every part of Abuja, not just in the city centre.”

Tinubu promised to continue supporting the FCTA to deliver more projects on time and to high standards.

In his speech, Minister Wike thanked the President for his support. He said the roads were in very bad shape before.

“Your Excellency, this road was terrible,” Wike said. “We awarded the contract in September last year and started work in October. Today, we are proud to commission it. Thank you for your support, and we ask for even more.”

The post FCTA Brings New Life to Communities — Tinubu appeared first on Housing TV Africa.