Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has expressed satisfaction with the ongoing road project linking Gomani to Yangoji in Abuja, describing it as part of President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to expanding infrastructure development beyond city centres.

Speaking during an inspection of the project on Thursday, Wike said the Tinubu administration deliberately prioritised infrastructure in satellite towns and rural communities to reduce rural-urban migration and improve connectivity across the FCT under the Renewed Hope Agenda.

According to him, the project is part of a wider infrastructure expansion initiative that began with the A2-Pai road project earlier inaugurated by the President during his second year in office.

“Remember that when we came on board, one of the directives of Mr. President is that we should not concentrate development, we should not concentrate provision of infrastructure just only in the cities. We must open up all the satellite towns in order to discourage rural-urban migration,” Wike said.

The minister disclosed that the 13-kilometre Gomani-Yangoji road project was awarded to Zeberced Construction Company, the same firm that handled the A2-Pai road.

He noted that the project had reached an advanced stage, with the bridge already launched and drainage works nearly completed.

“From what we’ve seen, you can attest to the fact that we are very much encouraged. Luckily, the bridge had been launched, which we are standing on, the drainages have been done, optimized in 90 to 95 per cent. They are now building the streetlight pillars,” he stated.

Wike added that the road is expected to be inaugurated in June as part of activities marking President Tinubu’s third anniversary in office.

He also commended Zeberced Construction Company for maintaining quality standards and adhering to project timelines.

“I commend, as usual, the contractor, Zeberced, not only for providing quality jobs, but also keeping to the timeline, making promises that we will inaugurate this road this June. I’m happy,” he said.

The minister further praised the company’s management and workers for their dedication to the successful completion of the project, adding that the President would be pleased to see infrastructure development extending to underserved communities across the FCT.

Wike Praises Progress of Abuja Satellite Town Road Project

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