Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, has assured residents that preparations for the 2027 general elections will not disrupt the execution of ongoing infrastructure projects across the nation’s capital.
Speaking on Wednesday after inspecting key road projects in Abuja, the minister said his administration would remain focused on delivering its development agenda, insisting that governance would not be sacrificed for politics.
According to Wike, the achievements recorded by the administration already serve as its strongest campaign message ahead of the next elections.
“We are already campaigning with our performance. The major campaign is to provide the dividends of democracy. What are you going to tell the people when you have nothing to show? Our campaign is showing what we have done,” he said.
The minister maintained that the visible infrastructure development across the Federal Capital Territory reflects the administration’s commitment to fulfilling promises made to residents.
“All we have to do is go back to the people and tell them we made promises and kept them. People want to see your report card, not empty rhetoric. As far as the FCT is concerned, we have shown our report card, and we have no problem winning any election whenever INEC fixes it,” Wike added.
The inspection tour covered the ongoing construction of the Arterial Road N16, stretching from Ring Road II to Ring Road III and linking Jahi, Gwarimpa and Karsana, as well as the 7.3-kilometre Tunga Madaki-Zuba road connecting communities to the Abuja-Kaduna Highway.
Speaking on the N16 project, Wike expressed confidence that the contractor, CBC Global, would meet its delivery timeline after assuring the FCT Administration that the road would be completed by January.
He described the project as strategic to easing movement and opening up the Gwarimpa corridor for further development, while pledging that the administration would continue to provide the necessary funding to ensure timely completion.
The minister also commended the progress recorded on the Tunga Madaki-Zuba road, saying the contractor had remained on course despite the challenges posed by the rainy season.
“I’m very impressed with what they are doing. The promises we made during the flag-off and commissioning of these projects are likely to be fulfilled. Despite the rains slowing earthworks, they have concentrated on drainage construction, which is progressing well,” he said.
Wike disclosed that approval had been granted for the relocation of electricity poles along the corridor to facilitate the installation of streetlights once construction reaches that stage.
He further praised construction firms handling major projects in the FCT for demonstrating confidence in the administration by commencing work without waiting for mobilisation payments.
“What gives us happiness with these companies, particularly the Chinese companies, is that they don’t wait for mobilisation before starting work. They know the government will pay, and funding has not been a problem. As soon as I return to the office, I will ensure that funds are made available so we can achieve what we have promised,” he said.
The minister urged contractors to sustain the pace and quality of work, assuring them that the administration would continue to meet its financial obligations.
The inspection forms part of the FCT Administration’s routine assessment of ongoing infrastructure projects aimed at ensuring their timely completion under the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
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