By Hosanna Eseose
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has warned contractors handling critical road projects linking Kwali, Kuje, Abaji and Gwagwalada that non-performing firms will be replaced with more competent contractors.
Wike gave the warning during a cross-party interactive session with political stakeholders, community leaders and elected officials in Kwali Area Council, where he also highlighted administrative reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu’s administration in the FCT.
The minister said the administration remained committed to completing ongoing road networks connecting satellite towns and rural communities, stressing that contractors must demonstrate capacity and commitment to delivering projects.
He also disclosed that the FCT Administration would undertake administrative evaluations to address concerns raised by area council councillors, particularly regarding wage parity and logistics support.
Speaking on the administration’s achievements, Wike identified the establishment of the FCT Civil Service Commission, appointment of a Head of Service and creation of permanent secretary positions for career civil servants as some of the major reforms introduced under Tinubu.
He also listed the removal of the FCT from the Single Treasury Account as another measure aimed at accelerating localised development and improving administrative efficiency.
The minister commended political stakeholders and former area council chairmen across the territory for their willingness to work together despite their different political affiliations.
He argued that political parties should not become obstacles to governance after elections, maintaining that public welfare and grassroots development should take priority over partisan interests.
Wike also called for a united political front in support of President Tinubu’s administration, urging stakeholders across party lines to mobilise support for the President.
In his remarks, the Etsu of Kwali, His Royal Highness Luka Ayedoo Nizassan III, commended the Federal Government and FCT Administration for recognising the traditional institution and integrating FCT indigenes into the Federal Executive Council.
The traditional ruler said ongoing infrastructure projects, particularly the restoration and expansion of major road corridors across Kwali’s political wards, had improved rural connectivity and economic activities.
Also speaking, Chairman of Kwali Area Council, Nuhu Daniel, alongside grassroots political representatives, pledged to mobilise support across the FCT’s 62 political wards.
They also commended Wike’s leadership and expressed their commitment to sustaining the development initiatives of the Renewed Hope Agenda.
