- Promises That No Sector Will Be Left Untouched, As He Flags Off Construction Of Strategic Access Road In Mabushi District
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr. Ezenwo Nyesom Wike has said that there is no room for excuses in actualizing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda in the FCT.
The FCT Minister stated this in Abuja on Monday, September 22, 2025, while flagging off the construction of a strategic 3.4 km access road (SILS 01 and SILS 02 -Timipre Sylva Street) in Mabushi District.
In his address at the event, Barr. Wike emphasized that his role as the Minister of the FCT was to implement the President’s vision, not to present him with daily complaints and demands. “I should think out of the box. Mr. President will be tired and lose confidence in me if all I bring are excuses”.
The Minister stated that he is here as an agent of the President, tasked with ensuring that all of the administration’s goals for the FCT are met.
He said, “Ours is to encourage our people to make sure that everything Mr. President has outlined has to be concluded, through our support. We are here as agents to implement Mr. President’s vision and his mission and what the Renewed Hope Agenda has for the people of Nigeria, and in particular, the FCT.
“Anybody who knows me knows that my friend, my brother or my sister is the one who is committed to his or her duty. If you want to achieve, I will give you the support you need to achieve.
“If you are in transport and I see that you are committed to improving the transportation sector, I will give you the support. If you are in agriculture and I see that you are dedicated in what you are doing, I will give you the support you need”.
The FCT Minister also reiterated his commitment to providing world-class infrastructure that will make the FCT comparable to some of the great cities of the world, and thanked President Tinubu for his unwavering support.
“I have said it before, and I want to continue to say it, that before the tenure of Mr. President expires, Abuja will be a different place. In terms of infrastructure, Abuja will compete with other known cities of the world”, he said.
While noting that road construction was a priority, Barr. Wike assured the public that his administration was not neglecting other critical sectors. He highlighted ongoing efforts in transportation, health, and education, promising that “no sector will be left untouched”, despite the existing challenges.
“So many people have accused us of prioritizing road construction. But one good thing is that at least they have identified that something is being done. We are not concentrating on only roads. We are also focusing on transportation, on health and education. People should realize that we had a lot of challenges when we came, but because of our determination, we believe that no sector will be left untouched”, the Barr. Wike explained.
Speaking on a proposed demonstration by some aggrieved contractors in the FCT, the Minister acknowledged the right to protest within a democracy, but emphasized the importance of following due process in contract awards, underscoring the need to award contracts only when the funds are available.
He vowed that he will continue to do what is right for the FCT and will not be distracted by name-calling. He said, “As a politician, one must not be afraid of being called names”, stressing that he would only be worried when his principal, President Tinubu, is not happy with what he is doing.
“All those people protesting, I’ve told them to come and show where we awarded the contracts to them. If it is these civil servants’ contracts where they go and award N5 billion without approval and then incur debts of N20 billion, I will not pay.
“If you like cry from morning till night, call me whatever thing you want to call me, say anything you want to say, as a politician, you should know that these are the things you will see. If, as a politician, you think that people will not say something against you, then go and sleep. The only way I will be worried is when my principal is not happy with what I’m doing”.
Providing the project overview, Executive Secretary FCDA, Engr. Richard Yunana Dauda said the 3.4 km access roads ILS 02 and ILS 03 (Timipre Sylva Crescent) in Mabushi District, will provide access and free circulation to the recently completed Mabushi bus terminal as well as infrastructure to Mabushi District.
He said the project was awarded in March to SETRACO Nig Ltd and has a 19-month completion timeline, adding that the scope of work includes a 3.4km dual carriageway of access roads and other engineering services, including street lighting and telecommunication ducts.
Engr Dauda said the contractor has mobilized to site and commenced work, adding that the construction phase will provide direct and indirect job opportunities for residents.
In her vote of thanks, Acting Head of FCTA Civil Service, Nancy Sabanti, extended her heartfelt gratitude to President Tinubu, stressing that his visionary leadership and unwavering commitment have made the realization of critical projects in the FCT. She also thanked the FCT Minister for his consistency and steadfast dedication to duty, noting the Minister’s commitment to the development of the FCT.
Pledging commitment to deliver the project on time, the Managing Director, SETRACO Nigeria LTD, Engr. Ziad Mouannes thanked the FCT Minister for entrusting the company with the project and vowed to ensure its delivery in accordance with the highest standards and specifications.
