FEDERAL Capital Territory (FCT), minister, Nyesom Wike, has assured that the FCT Administration will soon provide the necessary infrastructure in the newly opened Waru-Pozema District to enable residents and developers commence development.
Wike gave the assurance on Thursday while speaking with journalists after inspecting several ongoing projects across the FCT. He explained that the administration would work with relevant agencies to determine how basic infrastructure could be provided in the district located in Cadastral Zone D16.
According to him, the FCT Administration would consult the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) and other relevant departments to determine the next steps, including whether the project is captured in the 2026 budget.
“On the new district of Waru-Pozema in Cadastral Zone D16, we have to find out from the FCDA or the coordinator what they have in mind and whether it is captured in the 2026 budget,” he said.
He, however, assured that the administration would do everything possible to provide the required infrastructure and open up the district for development.
The minister also expressed satisfaction with the progress of work on several judicial infrastructure projects inspected during the tour.
He disclosed that the contractor handling the Court of Appeal complex had assured that the project would be completed by May, 2026 adding that the judges’ quarters, including the section meant for the Federal High Court, had already been furnished.
Wike said the project comprises 10 duplexes for the Federal High Court, 20 duplexes for the FCT High Court and another 10 duplexes for the Court of Appeal. He added that the facilities would be inaugurated during the third anniversary of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in office.
The minister also inspected a major road project in Katampe, which he described as functioning like a ring road, and commended the contractor for the pace and quality of work.
He praised construction firm China Geo-Engineering Corporation for its commitment to project delivery.
“It is one of those companies that when they give you their word, you can go to the bank with it,” he said, while also expressing satisfaction with the level of supervision by the FCT Administration.
Explaining his motivation for regularly inspecting projects, Wike said his commitment was driven by the confidence reposed in him by President Tinubu.
“For the President to have confidence in you and give you an assignment, you have no choice but to be committed to the job,” he said.
On national politics, Wike called for unity within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), stressing that reconciliation within the party must precede discussions about future electoral strategies.
