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FCT Minister Barr. Nyesom Wike (left) chairing the first FCT Executive Committee meeting for 2025 at his official Life Camp residence on Thursday
By Ignatius Ushie
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Executive Committee (EXCO) held its first meeting of the year in Abuja on Thursday, February 6, 2025, approving several key contracts to improve infrastructure, security, and service delivery within the FCT.
Addressing Journalists shortly after the meeting which was chaired by the FCT Minister, Barr. Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, the Coordinator, Satellite Towns Development Department (STDD), Hon. Abdulkadir Zulkiflu, said the EXCO approved a contract for the construction of a 33KVA power supply line from Dawaki to Bwari, along with a solar street light system for Arab Road and the U-Shaped road connecting to Arab Road, Kubwa.
According to the Minister, the project was awarded to Messrs CGC Nigeria Limited for N3.065 billion and will be completed in six months, adding that the initiative is aimed at enhancing security in the satellite towns, particularly at night. reHon. Zulkiflu also disclosed that the FCT Executive Committee approved the award of contract for the construction of multi-event sports centers in Abuja.
He said Lot 1 of the project was awarded to Messrs Earthgain Energy and Environmental Services Ltd, and Lot 2 to Tegwa-Tegwa Nigeria Limited, both with a completion period of 12 months. Furthermore, the Committee, he said, approved the construction of two Magistrate Courts in Asokoro and Garki Districts at the sum of N7.6 billion and N6.3 billion respectively.
The projects, he stated, have completion periods of 15 and 18 months, respectively and they align with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda aimed at improving service delivery within the FCT.
Also addressing Journalists, the Director, FCTA Security Services Department, Mr. Adamu Gwary, disclosed that the Executive Committee, in a significant move to bolster security, approved a contract for the construction of three new police divisional headquarters and six-man staff quarters in Kuje, Gwagwalada and Kwali Area Councils.
Also speaking to newsmen, the Head of Service of the FCTA, Mrs. Grace Adayilo said the FCT Executive Committee has approved a contract for a combined all-risk insurance policy covering the FCTA’s movable and immovable assets for a period of 12 months. This policy, she said, is mandated by the Federal Government and will protect government assets against various risks, ensuring business continuity and minimizing financial losses.
