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President Bola Tinubu will begin the commissioning of major infrastructure projects in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Tuesday as part of activities marking the third anniversary of his administration.
FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, disclosed this on Monday during an inspection tour of ongoing projects in Abuja, saying the President will kick off the exercise with the inauguration of the second phase of the main carriageways of the Outer Southern Expressway (OSEX).
According to Wiki, the project is fully completed and ready for commissioning.
He said the commissioning program will continue on Wednesday with the inauguration of the N5 arterial road in Life Camp, while the new Highway 105 from Airport to Kuje will be commissioned on Thursday.
Wike noted that the projects were delivered on time and commended the contractors involved for sticking to the agreed timelines.
“These projects are 100% complete and ready for commissioning. What is important is that we have met the deadlines and I congratulate the contractors for keeping their promises,” he said.
The minister also revealed that President Tinubu will extend the tour of duty to satellite towns and area councils, where more projects aimed at improving the lives of rural residents will be inaugurated.
He described the scheduled visits as evidence of the administration’s commitment to balanced development across the FCT.
Wike attributed the success of the projects to the support and direction of President Tinubu, whom he commended for supporting the projects regardless of the administration under which they were initiated.
“Credit goes to Mr. President, who provided the support and direction that made these achievements possible,” he said.
On the delay in the opening of the newly completed bus terminals in the FCT, Wike explained that the facilities are undergoing the necessary procurement and concession procedures under a public-private partnership (PPP) agreement approved by the Federal Executive Council.
According to him, the concessionaire is currently assembling buses and taxis to ensure smooth operation when the terminals become operational.
He urged residents to be patient, stressing that government procedures must be followed before the facilities can be handed over for commercial use.
