FCT Minister vows to complete Abuja – Karshi road in 6 months
Federal Capital Territory FCT Minister, Barr. Nyesom Wike has pledged to complete the Apo-Karshi road within six months, 13 years after the contract for its construction was awarded.
Wike who visited the site on Tuesday, expressed frustration with the delays and politicization of infrastructure projects in the territory.
He said it was disheartening that despite the government paying 86% of the contract value, the project remains uncompleted.
“Government has paid 86%, and look at where we are. The contract was awarded 13 years ago. I will take this road as a personal project to ensure that the road is completed.
“In the next two weeks, I want to see equipment on ground before I commit funds. I am not happy; this is not what the citizens bargained for”, Wike declared.
Wike also emphasized the importance of having contractors sign an undertaking to ensure accountability. “We will have him sign the undertaking that if funds are provided, they will be able to complete it,” he insisted, showing his commitment to transparency and efficiency.
On the other component of the road linking Nasarawa, Wike said except where there is a joint venture, the FCT Administration cannot build interstate roads.
“FCT cannot fund inter-state roads. I am not going to waste FCT resources on that. The one that concerns FCT is the Apo-Karshi road,” he stated.