By Pius Awunah
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT),Mr. Nyesom Wike has announced that in line with his promise to relocate traders and mechanics at Apo Mechanics’Village to a new site,the exercise has commenced.
Wike spoke on Wednesday, October 15,2o25,at the flag-off of the construction of the main carriageways of Outer Southern Expressway (OSEX) from Ring Road I Junction to Ring Road II Junction along Wasa Road, by Shoprite Junction in Apo area of the FCT.
He said the commencement of the process is an indication that all promises made to the FCT people would be fulfilled.
The Minister assured of efforts to decongest the road, saying, “From the Apo junction down to Waasa junction, we made a promise that by the grace of God and with the approval of Mr. President, we will decongest the very heavy traffic area by dualizing the road.
“That promise was made and today to the glory of God, we are fulfilling that promise.
“You will remember that I did also say to the Apo traders that we are going to relocate them to their new site.
“Let me announce to you today that by the grace of God, we have received the cost of providing infrastructure from the Executive Secretary of FCDA to provide infrastructure in the new site you will be relocated to.
“So for us, every promise made by this administration under the leader of Mr. President, be assured that we shall fulfill all the promises we have made to the people of the FCT.
“You will agree with me that this road is very important, infact, before the Apo junction to Wassa road was done, you hardly can imagine how many hours it will take you when coming into the city. But I thank God that we are trying to do all we can to give the people of the FCT the happiness that they desire, “Wike stated.
The Minister said the provision of infrastructural projects in the FCT can be linked to President Bola Tinubu’s purposeful and decisive leadership.
He maintained that he was setting a standard for any minister that would come after him would follow.
“Everybody is talking about projects in the FCT.Is he the first president in this country? No. When you get the right leadership, you will see how things will change.
“Whatever we see today in the FCT,it is due to the purposeful leadership of Mr. President because we want to set a standard that whoever you have appointed must follow suit, so we thank him particularly for the people of the FCT, they have seen the impact of good leadership,” he said.
Wike revealed plans to partner with former Super Eagles captain Joseph Yobo in the interest of Abuja youth.
“Let me thank my brother Joseph Yobo, former captain of the Super Eagles who has come here to follow other leaders from Rivers State to give us support.
“We want to commend you and will see ways to partner with you in the interest of the youth in Abuja,” he added.
