FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY ADMINISTRATION APPROVES MANY CONTRACTS TO IMPROVE INFRASTRUCTURE, SECURITY AND SERVICE DELIVERY 07-02-25
By Sadiq Aminu The Federal Capital Territory Administration has approved many contracts to improve infrastructure, security and service delivery in the territory.
The approvals were given at the first Executive Committee meeting of the Administration for this year in Abuja, chaired by the FCT Minister, Mr. Nyesom Wike.
Addressing Journalists after the meeting, the Coordinator Satellite Towns Development Department, Mr. Abdulkadir Zulkiflu said the committee approved a contract for the construction of a 33KVA power supply line from Dawaki to Bwari, along with a solar street light system for Arab Road and the U-Shaped road connecting to Arab Road, Kubwa at the cost of over 3 billion naira be completed in six months.
According to Mr. Zulkiflu, approval was also made for the construction of multi-event sports centers in Abuja with a completion period of 12 months.
Furthermore, the Committee, he said, approved the construction of two Magistrate Courts in Asokoro and Garki Districts at the sum of N7.6 billion and N6.3 billion.
The projects, he stated, have completion periods of 15 and 18 months, and they align with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda aimed at improving service delivery within the FCT.
Also addressing Journalists, the Director, FCTA Security Services Department, Mr. Adamu Gwary, disclosed that the Executive Committee, in a significant move to bolster security, approved a contract for the construction of three new police divisional headquarters and six-man staff quarters in Kuje, Gwagwalada, and Kwali Area Councils.
He said, the projects, which will cost N3.648 billion, completes the initiative of providing two divisional headquarters in each of the six Area Councils of the FCT and fulfils the FCT Minister’s promise to improve security infrastructure and equip police officers to combat crime, particularly in the Area Councils and satellite towns.
The Head of Service of the FCTA, Mrs. Grace Adayilo said the FCT Executive Committee also approved a contract for a combined all-risk insurance policy covering the FCTA’s movable and immovable assets for a period of 12 months.
This policy, she said, is mandated by the Federal Government and will protect government assets against various risks, ensuring business continuity and minimizing financial losses.
Also addressing the Journalists, the Chief of Staff to the Minister, Mr. Chidi Amadi stressed the commitment of the FCT Administration to providing essential infrastructure, enhancing security and ensuring the safety and well-being of FCT residents.