By Daniel Tyokua
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike has threatened to sack the coordinator of Satellite Towns Development Department (STDD), Abdulkadir Zulkiflu over non evacuation of waste that have taken over strategic roads at the suburbs.
He said if Zulkiflu fails to comply between February 9th -10, his appointment as the coordinator will be immediately terminated.
The AUTHORITY reports that this is not the first time Wike has taken a tough stance on waste management in the FCT.
He had in 2025 warned contractors that excuses would not be tolerated and that payment would be based on merit.
Wike said,” If I see that refuse from Orozo down to Apo-Karshi by Monday or Tuesday, February 9th-10th, your job will be terminated. Whatever you can do, make sure this is handled. Look at this, it’s very embarrassing. Those places are no longer villages, development has taken over all the whole area. Nobody will accept that”..
Speaking after inspection tour of some road projects, Friday, the Minister said president Bola Tinubu is doing massive road work in satellite towns, not just city to ensure that every part of the FCT is opened.
Wike expressed satisfaction with the progress of work on the Apo – Karish road which was awarded since 2010 by the past administrations but recorded no success, resulting to revocation and engagement of a new contractor.
“One very important road all of us know, is the Apo-Karshi road. That road was awarded in 2010. And of course, we have been to that road more than ten times. But because of the importance of that road, we couldn’t wait longer because of the excuses of the contractor. So we had to seek the permission of Mr. President and we got that job terminated, and was awarded to SCC”.
Wike also commended the work on Karu township and Kubwa-Gbazango- Bwari roads.
