Nigerian government and Chinese company sign memorandum of understanding to improve lighting and water supply in Abuja

Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) and China Geo-Engineering Corporation Overseas Construction Group (CGCOC) to improve lighting and water supply in Abuja.

This was disclosed in a statement issued to journalists in Abuja on Sunday by Anthony Ogunleye, Director of Press at the Office of the FCT Minister.

The MoU was formalized in Beijing during Wike’s visit to the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit with President Bola Tinubu.

The statement detailed that the projects covered under the agreement are expected to be completed by the 50th anniversary of the Federal Capital Territory.

Wike highlighted the alignment of this initiative with President Tinubu’s vision for transformative change in Abuja.

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“One of the major projects that we really value is the lighting in Abuja. Since Abuja is celebrating its 50th anniversary next year, we envision it as a commemorative year. We want Abuja to shine like other global cities, similar to the lighting we have seen in Beijing,” Wike said.

Under the MoU, CCECC will be responsible for lighting key areas including Maitama, Asokoro, Wuse, Central Business Area, Airport Road and Bill Clinton Drive. In turn, CGCOC will oversee lighting projects in Mabushi, Katampe and Garki districts.

In addition to the lighting initiative, Wike also discussed progress on the Greater Abuja Water Works project, managed by CGCOC, which is nearing 75 percent completion. He expects the project to be completed by December.

Wike also revealed plans to expand water supply to rural areas such as Gwagwalada, Kwali and Kuje through a new MoU with CGCOC, emphasizing President Tinubu’s directive to meet both urban and rural needs.

Chen Sichang, President of CCECC, and Lan Meizhong, Chairman of CGCOC, both expressed their appreciation for the trust placed in them and promised to carry out the project with high quality and within the agreed timeframe.

This Memorandum of Understanding marks a significant achievement following the recent FOCAC Summit in Beijing.

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