Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said the ongoing delivery of infrastructure projects across Abuja will serve as the strongest campaign message for the ruling party ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Speaking on Wednesday while inspecting the Arterial Road N16 and the Tunga Madaki–Zuba road projects, Wike said his administration would remain focused on delivering key infrastructure despite growing political activities.

According to the minister, the government's performance speaks for itself, insisting that Nigerians are more interested in visible development than political promises.

He said the numerous infrastructure projects being executed across the FCT provide a verifiable record of achievement that can be presented to voters.

Wike expressed satisfaction with the pace of work on the Arterial Road N16, which links the Jahi, Gwarimpa and Karsana districts, revealing that the contractor, CBC Global, had assured the government the project would be completed by January.

He pledged that the FCT Administration would provide adequate funding to ensure the contractor meets the completion deadline.

The minister also commended the progress of the 7.3-kilometre Tunga Madaki–Zuba road project being handled by the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC), noting that despite weather-related challenges, the company remains on course to complete the project by December.

Wike disclosed that approval had been granted for the relocation of electricity poles along the road to facilitate the installation of streetlights.

He further praised Chinese construction firms working in the FCT, saying many of them commence projects without waiting for mobilisation funds because of their confidence in the government's commitment to honour contractual obligations.

The minister assured residents that funding for critical infrastructure projects would continue, while urging contractors to maintain quality standards and deliver projects within agreed timelines.

According to Wike, regular project inspections by the FCT Administration are part of efforts to ensure the timely implementation of projects under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda and accelerate infrastructure development across the nation's capital ahead of future elections.

2027: Infrastructure Projects Are Our Best Campaign Message – Wike

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