By Divine Sam
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has reaffirmed President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to improving access to clean water in the satellite towns surrounding Abuja.
Speaking on Friday during an inspection of ongoing projects in the FCT, Wike emphasized that the provision of clean water is a priority for President Tinubu. He noted that the initiative forms part of a broader effort to enhance infrastructure and public services across the territory.
Wike revealed that the FCT Administration recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the China Geo-Engineering Corporation Overseas Construction (CGCOC Group) to carry out water supply projects in the satellite towns. His recent visit to China, he explained, was to finalize discussions on the partnership.
He added that the administration is following through on its promise to boost the Abuja City Water Supply, with part of the project scheduled for delivery along Airport Road during Tinubu’s second year in office. The satellite towns are also part of this plan, with clean water supply projects earmarked for Bwari, Karu, and parts of Kubwa.
“The President has not only shown interest in the project but has also backed it financially,” Wike said, disclosing that funding for the water project has been included in both the national and FCT statutory budgets, the latter of which has been presented to the National Assembly.
The water supply initiative will be handled by CGC, the same company implementing the Greater Abuja Water Supply project, Wike stated.
Beyond water and road infrastructure, Wike noted that the administration is making significant strides in education and healthcare. He disclosed that about N140 billion has been earmarked for capital projects in the education sector alone.
He further explained that the focus of the FCT budget is to complete ongoing projects rather than initiate new ones. “We are determined to revive and complete abandoned projects so that residents can fully benefit from them,” he said.
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