Wike Commissions Gaba- Tokulu Road

The Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, has commissioned the newly completed 5km Gaba -Tokulu road in Bwari Area Council, making it the fifth project inaugurated within the week.

Speaking during the occasion, Wike revealed that Tinubu’s Administration has spent over #89bn in the execution of roads, school construction and renovation, and security infrastructure in Bwari Area Council.

The Minister explained that the over #89bn so far spent on infrastructural development in Bwari Area Concil is a proof that the Renewed Hope Administration is not paying lip service to the plight and yearnings of the Abuja rural dwellers.

Wike noted that plans have been concluded to ensure that the six area councils equally get captured for at least a project in the 2025 budget, aside the numerous ongoing projects.

He urged the residents to own the projects and compliment Government’s effort by maintaining and protecting the completed infrastructures from vandals.

The Minister who further promised that the two ongoing police station meant to improve security in the Bwari area will be ready for commissioning by May this year, also approved the construction of Igwu-Kawu road, as requested by the chairman of Bwari, John Gabaya.

Giving the break down of the total cost, Wike said Gaba -Tokulo road costs #7bn, the entire Dutse road stretch rehabilitation cost #27bn, the entire Ushafa War college roads gulped not less than 28bn while the construction of a new school in Ushafa and rehabilitation of 5 other schools across the Bwari Area Council cost #27bn.

“Now, in terms of education, Government Girls Secondary School, Dutse, Government Secondary School, Bwari, Government Secondary School, Ushafa which is a new one, GSS Dei dei, GSS Kubwa, GSS Jibi, all these schools have cost us not less than 27 billion.

“This Gaba-Tokulo road project alone cost the government no less than N7 billion. Since we flagged it off in January 2024, we ensured prompt payments, which allowed for timely completion without delays or abandoned contracts.

“If you add 27 billion to 62 billion, you’re almost getting to 100 billion naira for one area council. Does it not tell you that indeed, we will now have our hope back? Before, you had lost hope, until Mr. President came and said, you don’t need to lose hope, and the Renewed Hope is working” Wike said.

Earlier, the Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory ,FCT, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud expressed delight that the project will improve living standard, enhance connectivity and economic growth for the residents.

“The road and bridges will open up new opportunities for trade, education, healthcare access, and overall mobility. This is more than just infrastructure; it is a pathway to progress and prosperity.”

On his part, the Chairman Bwari Area Council, John Gabaya who recalled that many people have died untimely as a result of the dilapidated road and the river, expressed gratitude to the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike for coming to wipe away the tears of the people at the grassroots.

“Sir, once upon a time, many people have gone in this river. Whenever we are going to market, we don’t have access to market, especially those living around this road. Sir, you have come to wipe away our tears. We are grateful”.Gabaya said.