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Abuja Satellite Towns Set for Economic Boom as Minister Unveils Strategic Road Network Plan(Photos)
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Residents of Satellite Towns in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are set for what officials describe as unprecedented economic and infrastructural transformation, as the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, unveiled details of an ambitious road development drive across key communities.
The Minister gave the hint while answering questions from Journalists after ongoing projects inspection tour in Karu, Karshi, Bwari- Kubwa within the Satellite Towns of the nation’s capital on Friday.
Wike said the initiative was part of a presidential directive to build a strategic and resilient road network that extends beyond Abuja city centre to underserved communities.
“It’s actually a directive from the President that we develop a strategic and resilient road network across the Federal Capital Territory,” Wike said.
According to him, the renewed focus on Satellite Towns is aimed at correcting years of infrastructure imbalance and unlocking economic opportunities in fast-growing communities.
One of the centrepieces of the initiative is the long-delayed Apo–Karshi Road, a critical link that had stalled for years before the current administration intervened.
Wike disclosed that the contract was terminated and re-awarded to SCC Construction Company to accelerate delivery.
“Because of the importance of that road, we felt we couldn’t wait any longer for progress. The contract was terminated and re-awarded, and they have started work in earnest,” he stated.
He expressed satisfaction with the reconstruction of roads in Karu handled by indigenous contractor, Abdul Val Construction Company, describing the quality of work as commendable.
Another major infrastructure boost is the Bwari–Kubwa Road, a 16–17 kilometre stretch expected to significantly ease traffic flow and stimulate commerce along the axis.
“It’s a critical structural development that will boost economic activity in communities between Bwari and Kubwa,” the minister said.
Wike revealed that the Bwari–Kubwa Road is scheduled for completion by the end of the year, as well as other key infrastructure projects across the Satellite Towns are expected to be delivered before the end of the year.
He also directed the National Commission for Civic Awareness to ensure landscaping and environmental improvements in Karshi and adjoining communities are completed within the year, stressing that development must be holistic.
Highlighting the broader impact, the minister noted that improved road infrastructure would enhance mobility, attract investment, raise property values and improve overall quality of life for residents.
“People who have never experienced proper road infrastructure before are now seeing real change,” Wike said,
He added that the projects align with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda.
With multiple road networks under construction simultaneously, the FCT Administration says the focus on Satellite Towns signals a shift toward inclusive development aimed at spreading growth beyond the capital’s city centre.
The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Inter-Parliamentary Affairs, Senator Aliyu Wadada has promised to revive the committee’s activities after acknowledging concerns over its prolonged inactivity.
Wadada spoke on Thursday at the end of the committee’s meeting in Abuja.
Specifically, the chairman admitted that the committee had been underutilised, noting that it had met only once in the last three years.
He, however, said issues responsible for the situation had been identified during a closed-door session and would be addressed.
“Of course I feel concerned about it, but when we got into the details in a closed-door meeting, we got to know where the problems are, and they will all be taken care of. The committee will be as active as it should always be,” he said.
Commenting further, the chairman said the committee would focus on its core mandate of promoting and strengthening legislative relations between Nigeria’s National Assembly and parliamentary bodies across the world.
According to him, the committee will deepen engagement with regional and international legislative institutions, including the ECOWAS Parliament, the Pan-African Parliament, the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), and other parliamentary organisations.
He disclosed that a new work plan had already been developed to guide the committee’s activities.
He added: “The direction is basically around the responsibilities of the committee, which is to promote and deepen legislative relationship within Nigeria and with other legislative bodies around the world”.
The chairman added that the committee’s first major activity would be a courtesy visit to the Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament in Nigeria as part of efforts to strengthen inter-parliamentary cooperation.
SINL NIgeria Online reports that Senator Wadada assured that the public would be kept informed of the committee’s activities as the new work plan is implemented.
The Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has revealed that the minimum monthly salary of Nigerian soldiers has increased to N100,000 after the Federal Government reviewed their welfare package.
Musa made the disclosure during an interview with News Central ahead of his appearance on the NC Exclusive programme.
He said the adjustment was part of efforts by the government to improve the living conditions of military personnel.
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The former Chief of Defence Staff, however, said the country’s defence sector still requires more funding despite the improvement in soldiers’ earnings and welfare.
He stated that the current defence budget remains inadequate, adding that more resources are needed to effectively support the armed forces and their operations.
Musa explained that soldiers who previously earned about N49,000 monthly now receive at least N100,000 following the salary review carried out by the government.
The minister also called for tougher punishment for kidnappers, saying stronger measures are needed to reduce the increasing cases of abduction across Nigeria.
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