Abuja’s landscape will change completely before end of Tinubu’s first term – Wike
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has pledged a complete overhaul of Abuja’s landscape by the end of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s first term in May 2027. Speaking on Tuesday at the flag-off of the Southern Parkway service carriageways in Gaduwa District, Wike dismissed concerns that the upcoming election season would lead to project abandonment. He insisted that the FCT Administration remains committed to its infrastructure agenda, stating, “Elections or no elections, we must continue to do that which Mr. President has directed to make sure that we change the landscape of the Federal Capital Territory.”
The project, which was flagged off by APC National Chairman Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, is part of a broader push to improve connectivity in Abuja’s Southern Development Corridor. To ensure timely delivery, Wike noted that he held late-night discussions with the project contractor, CGC Nigeria Limited, to secure a commitment for round-the-clock work. The Minister expressed his intention to have the road commissioned before the scheduled elections in January 2027, provided the administration maintains its financial obligations to the firm.
In addition to the construction efforts, Wike issued a stern warning to land grabbers and developers operating without valid permits. He vowed to remove illegal structures that obstruct government projects or violate the Abuja Master Plan, declaring, “All these land grabbers who have started developing lands that were not allocated to them should know that those structures will go down.” The Minister has directed the Departments of Development Control and Lands to immediately identify and halt unauthorized developments along the project corridor.
The event, attended by government officials and community leaders, highlighted the administration’s focus on sustaining development momentum. By prioritizing the expansion of residential and commercial access points, the FCT Administration aims to alleviate traffic congestion and accommodate the rapid growth of the nation’s capital.
