By Daniel Tyokua
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT)Nyesom Wike has so far scored some constractors handling projects in the territory high over the pace of work on the ongoing construction of roads and houses in the territory.
He disclosed this on Monday, after inspection of interchange 5ing Road 1 and N16 ( Nnamdi Azikiwe road and Shehu Shagari way) in Katampe District, connecting Ahmadu Bello Way.
The Minister also moved to the major culvert under construction and the pilling of swamps surrounding the area on the access road.
Wike then visited the on going construction of judges and justices’ quarters at Katampe District, where the 40 units of four bedroom apartments are simultaneously near completion in terms of block work.
He told journalists after the inspection that “You can attest to the fact that the job is moving fast. I am very much impressed.
“The progress of work on the access road to judges and justices quarters is amazing, we are happy. With this level of work, by May next year, the job will be ready and handed over.
“With the access roads, land and property here will add value. Am very impressed, I thank Mr. President for giving me the opportunity to serve.”
Wike also urged members of the Gishiri community to cooperate with government to provide the road infrastructure as they will be the major beneficiaries.
He said the project when completed will provide street lights and other facilities in the community.
In Gishiri community, the road construction will affect part of a primary school and the chief’s palace as well as some buildings.
Wike assured that all the owners of houses affected by the road construction would be paid compensation while he has given directive to take an assessment of the chief’s palace for possible replacement.
He made it clear that only affected houses would be compensated and not the entire community.
