The Federal Capital Executive Committee has sanctioned contracts worth N33.24 billion for a range of infrastructure projects across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), set for completion within the coming year. The approvals were given during the committee’s ninth meeting, led by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike in Abuja on Friday.
Following the meeting, Mr. Chidi Amadi, Chief of Staff to the Minister, highlighted that these contracts are part of the FCT administration’s drive to deliver critical services and infrastructure to FCT residents. Specific projects, he noted, include transportation infrastructure, fuel supply for essential services, and the enhancement of key facilities.
Transportation Infrastructure and Access Roads
Dr. Chinedum Elechi, Mandate Secretary for the Transportation Secretariat, detailed the approval of N7.22 billion for constructing access roads to the Kugbo and Mabushi Bus and Taxi Terminals. These terminals, alongside the Central Business District terminal, were previously approved for construction in May. Elechi explained that access roads are now required to connect these terminals to major thoroughfares. Planet Projects Ltd. has been awarded this contract, with a 12-week completion timeline.
Fuel Procurement for Essential Facilities
In a bid to maintain operational continuity at critical facilities, the committee approved the procurement of 120,000 liters of Automotive Gas Oil (Diesel) and 40,250 liters of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) for the Wupa Basin Sewage Treatment Plant. This contract, valued at N2.92 billion, was awarded to Safah and Fresh Ltd. for a one-year period. An additional 400,000 liters of diesel was also approved at N638,550 for the Lower Usuma Dam Water Treatment Plant, ensuring a steady fuel supply for uninterrupted operations.
Additional Infrastructure Projects
According to Mr. Shehu Ahmad, Executive Secretary of the Federal Capital Territory Development Authority, other critical infrastructure projects include:
Access Road to EFCC Academy in Giri District: A N7.83 billion project awarded to Levant Construction Ltd., set for completion within nine months.
Nigerian Law School Staff Quarters: Ten units of staff quarters for the Nigerian Law School in Bwari will be constructed under a N2.19 billion contract awarded to Austlinks Energy Services Ltd. This project has a nine-month timeline.
Rehabilitation of Bill Clinton Road and Airport Facilities: The committee approved N9.88 billion for the rehabilitation of Bill Clinton Road linking the Presidential Wing of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. The contract, awarded to Julius Berger, includes renovations for the Presidential Wing, hangar, taxiway, and apron, and is expected to be completed in six months.
Additional Support and Equipment Procurement
Mr. Gardiya Bawa, Solicitor General and Permanent Secretary for the Legal Secretariat, announced the approval of N605.94 million for new office equipment, furnishings, and utility vehicles for the Legal Secretariat.
These projects underscore the FCT administration’s commitment to infrastructure development and service delivery, addressing key areas of transportation, essential service support, and institutional improvement across the Federal Capital Territory.
