The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has revealed that the facelift of the FCT City Gate is the brainchild of Oluremi Tinubu, wife of President Bola Tinubu.
The Minister stated this while declaring several critical road and infrastructure projects across the nation’s capital ready for formal inauguration by June this year.
Wike was on an extensive inspection tour on Monday, ahead of the scheduled commissioning in June to mark the third anniversary celebration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.
The tour covered the Renewed Hope City Access Road in Karsana District, Old Keffi Road Rehabilitation, FCT Highway 105 (Airport Road to Kuje), Kuje to Gwagwalada Road (Phase 1) and City Gate remodeling
Wike expressed immense satisfaction with the pace and quality of work across various sites, describing the day as “one of the happiest days” given that the anticipated projects are now primed for inauguration.
The Minister noted that the rehabilitation of the 17km Old Keffi Road stretching from Kado Village and Life Camp junction through to the Dei-Dei axis was officially cleared for commissioning, adding that the contractors were wrapping up the final stages of asphalt paving and street light installations.
While praising the progress of work on the FCT Highway 105 from Airport Road to Kuje which is being executed by Arab Contractors, Wike described the newly transformed highway as a stellar example of governance in action
Additionally, the Minister stated that the Phase 1 of the high quality Kuje to Gwagwalada Road, handled by Gilmor was also completed and has vividly transformed the visual landscape of the entire Kuje area.
He stated that the landmark face-lift project was the visionary brainchild of the First Lady, Senator Remi Tinubu and lauded her supportive role in the administration.
“This is what you have when you have a good woman who means well for the administration of her husband. I am talking about the first lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu.
“This is her brainchild. I am sure she will be happy with what she has seen. I am very happy with Julius Berger, and pleased with the quality of the job, and I am sure anybody, whoever passes here in the night, will see a different scene when they are coming into the city, the capital of Nigeria,” Barrister Wike stated.
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