
To commemorate the second anniversary of President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), led by Minister Nyesom Wike, has scheduled 19 days for the commissioning of various projects.
This decision was reached during the 14th Executive Committee meeting of the FCTA, presided over by the Minister.
According to a statement from the Minister’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, the project commissioning will begin on June 10, 2025, and span 19 days.
Some of the projects slated for commissioning include the newly renovated Abuja International Conference Centre, bus terminals in Kugbo and Mabushi, as well as the Apo–Wassa Road.
Additional projects include the N16 Interchange and connecting roads from Maitama through Katampe to Jahi; the Inner Northern Expressway from Ring Road 3 (Idu to Kubwa Road); CN8 from N5 (Obafemi Awolowo Way) to the Court of Appeal; the N20 Flyover on Onnex Kubwa Road; and the Life Junction to Ring Road III.
Other roads to be inaugurated are the Kabusa-Takushara Access Road, Kabusa-Ketti Access Road, an access road in Giri District, the 15km stretch from A2 Junction on Abuja-Lokoja Road to Pai in Kwali Area Council, as well as the Ushafa, War College, and Army Checkpoint roads in Bwari Area Council.
In addition, the FCT Executive Committee has approved a contract for upgrading streetlights along the Nnamdi Azikiwe Expressway (Ring Road I).
Acting Executive Secretary of the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), Mr. Richard Dauda, stated that the streetlight project is one of seven memos approved for implementation. He explained that the 14-kilometre, 10-lane expressway from Maitama to Gudu has suffered from poor visibility at night due to outdated lighting installed nearly 15 years ago.
“If you drive through the area at night, you’ll notice that most sections are in darkness. The existing lights were installed between 2005 and 2006 and are now obsolete,” he said.
Dauda noted that the upgrade is essential due to advancements in lighting technology. A hybrid street lighting system will be introduced to improve illumination, enhance security, and ensure safer night-time driving conditions.