By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
The action packed Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Barr. Nyesom Wike has vowed to complete the long-stalled Apo-Karshi road project within six months, expressing frustration with the delays and politicization of infrastructure projects.
Wike, who visited the site on Tuesday, emphasized the need for accountability and transparency. Saying , despite the government paying 86% of the contract value, the project remains incomplete, lamenting the lack of progress.
“The government has paid 86%, and look at where we are. The contract was awarded 13 years ago,” Wike said, highlighting the urgency of the situation. “I will take this road as a personal project to ensure that the road is completed.”
“In the next two weeks, I want to see the equipments on the ground before I commit funds. I am not happy; this is not what the citizens bargained for.”
Wike also emphasized the importance of having contractors sign an undertaking to ensure accountability. “We will have him sign the undertaking that if funds are provided, they will be able to complete it,” he insisted, showing his commitment to transparency and efficiency.
Speaking of why he will not commit funds to the interstate road, Wike said , “FCT cannot fund inter-state roads. I am not going to waste the FCT’s resources on that. The one that concerns FCT is the Apo-Karshi road,” he stated, highlighting the road as a critical infrastructure project that has been delayed for too long due to political interference and mismanagement.
With a clear deadline set, Wike’s commitment aims to restore public trust and ensure the timely completion of the Apo-Karshi road, a vital project for the Federal Capital Territory’s infrastructure and development.
