The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, has assured residents that major ongoing infrastructure projects across the Federal Capital Territory will be completed and handed over by January 2027.
Speaking with journalists mafter an extensive inspection tour of critical road networks and bridge constructions within Abuja, the Minister expressed optimism that all targeted developments will be delivered to residents well ahead of the upcoming general elections.
He evaluated the progress of work on the Inner Southern Expressway (ISEX) project being executed by CGC Nigeria Limited, praising the contractor for the high quality of work and their firm commitment to handing over the project by December 2026.
The Minister subsequently inspected the Southern Parkway project at Gaduwa—where construction work on a second bridge was underway following weather delays—and concluded at the Nile University axis leading to Ring Road 3, being handled by CCECC.
Speaking on the pace of work and contractor commitments across the sites, Wike expressed satisfaction that the projects remain firmly on track to fulfil the developmental pledges of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.
”I’m very impressed. I came back yesterday and as usual, I have to go round to check the projects which were promised to residents of Abuja to be completed before the elections. We visited ISEX first and you can see the work going on, quality job they’ve done. I commend the contractor, CGC, who has repeatedly said that by December they are going to hand over that project.
”We moved to the Southern Parkway at Gaduwa where a second bridge is ongoing. And they have said that but for the heavy downpours, they would have started the earthworks. However, by the time the rain subsides, they will start earthwork to ensure that the project is completed before the elections on the 10th of January. And now we are here at Nile University Road that leads to Ring Road 3. I want to sincerely commend CCECC. The last time I came here I was really worried. But the management has also committed themselves that latest by the first week of January, they will have handed over the project. So, one feels very happy that we are on schedule”.
Addressing lingering concerns regarding ability of contractors to meet the tight December and January deadlines given the sheer scale of the engineering tasks, the FCT Minister reaffirmed his confidence in the construction firms.
”The last time I came, I was worried. But now, I’m a bit relieved and with their further commitment, you heard what CGC said and now CCECC has repeated that they will be on course. So, I trust them. This is not the first time. They have said that they will do everything possible to hand over this project as agreed”.