The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, has said that, when completed, the bus terminal projects embarked upon by the FCT Administration will play a major role in transforming the city’s transport system.
Barrister Wike stated this while addressing newsmen after inspecting some key ongoing infrastructure projects in Abuja.
The Minister expressed satisfaction with the progress made, particularly at the Mabushi and Kugbo bus terminals. Other projects inspected include the road leading to the Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal complex under construction in Dakibiyu, Jabi District, and the access road to Kez Udezue Street off Banex-Kado Road in Mabushi.
He said: “Of course, you will agree with me that the bus terminal is the basic thing for us to change our transport system, and I commend the contractor for a job well done. I’m quite impressed with what we have seen, and we have assured the residents of Abuja that under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s leadership, we will give them first-class infrastructure, which they deserve. We believe that we will try as much as we can to keep to the dates we have agreed”.
Barrister Wike further highlighted the impact of the bus terminals on traffic and security, especially in the city centre, stating, “What it means is that you don’t need to stay on the road. You will go to the bus terminals, and then we will know the drivers and the vehicles you have boarded. That, of course, will limit this car robbery, popularly known as ‘one chance.’ That is the essence of building these bus terminals to clean up the city, so you don’t have every part of the city becoming motor parks”.
The FCT Minister also acknowledged improvements at the Mabushi bus terminal following his previous concerns about the finishing and commended the contractor for their responsiveness. He said, “There is an improvement, and I commend the contractor. When we went there the last time, I shouted at them that I’m not happy with the finishing. From what I have seen now, there is a lot of improvements”.
Speaking on the date for the commissioning of projects to mark President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s second year in office, the Minister said that the President will determine the dates based on his convenience. Barrister Wike clarified that while the projects were slated for inauguration during the anniversary period, they will not necessarily be commissioned on May 29.
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