The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Monday expressed satisfaction with the pace and quality of ongoing infrastructure projects across Abuja, saying several of them were nearing completion and ready for inauguration.
Wike also declared support for the emergence of Hon. Kingsley Chinda as the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, describing him as a politician with the experience and capacity to lead.
Speaking during an inspection tour of major projects in the nation’s capital, the minister said the developments reflect President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to visible governance through infrastructure renewal.
“I think today is one of the happiest days. The projects we inspected, obviously, they are ready for inauguration,” Wike said.
Major Abuja Projects Near Completion
The FCT minister inspected several key projects, beginning with the Renewed Hope City road project in Karsana, which he said was about 98 percent completed. He commended the contractor, Lubriks Construction Company, for what he described as quality delivery.
He also inspected the Old Keffi Road and Dei-Dei road projects, noting that asphalt works had been largely completed, with streetlight installation ongoing.
At the Airport Road to Kuje road project handled by Arab Contractors, Wike described the work as “fantastic,” adding that it would improve connectivity and stimulate economic activity.
“I’m sure anybody who goes there will admire it and that is what is called governance. We are very proud of the contractors and what they have done,” he stated.
At the Kuje–Gwagwalada road project being executed by Gilmor Engineering Limited, Wike said infrastructure development had significantly transformed the area.
“You can see how infrastructure has changed the entire landscape of the Kuje area,” he said.
He later inspected the City Gate project being handled by Julius Berger, describing it as a major facelift for the capital city.
According to him, the project—initiated by First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu—would redefine the visual identity of Abuja, especially at night.
“When you have a good woman who means well for the administration of her husband, I’m talking about the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, this is her brainchild,” he said.
“I’m happy with the contractor. They promised that by the end of May or first week of June they would hand over this project and they have kept to time.
“Anybody who passes here in the night will see a different city when they are coming in. They will know they are coming to the capital of Nigeria.”
Wike Backs Chinda for Governorship Race
On the political development in Rivers State, Wike threw his weight behind Hon. Kingsley Chinda’s governorship ambition under the APC, describing him as well-suited for the job.
“A good product markets itself. Everybody knows that Kingsley Chinda is the material. He is quite experienced. He has worked with the executive and now in the legislature,” he said.
The minister said Chinda’s political experience and public acceptance made his emergence unsurprising.
Wike also commented on the political situation involving Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, saying he was not surprised by the governor’s withdrawal from the governorship race.
“I’m not surprised that the governor withdrew. In the first place, he ought not to have collected the form because the agreement was reached that impeachment should be dropped while he should also not talk about second tenure,” he stated.
He added that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had played a stabilising role in the state, intervening to prevent impeachment proceedings and restore political calm.
