Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, Wednesday issued a stern warning to contractors dealing with key infrastructure initiatives throughout Abuja, saying that agreed timelines, notably for initiatives slated for inauguration throughout President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s third anniversary should be strictly adhered to.
Talking throughout an in depth inspection of ongoing initiatives within the nation’s capital, Wike expressed dissatisfaction with delays by a contractor dealing with street works in Wuse, regardless of commending the standard of labor delivered to date.
“We agreed that by the tip of Might or June that job will likely be delivered, however what we heard in the present day is completely different. I’m not going to simply accept that. I’ve directed that by the second week of June, that undertaking should be handed over,” he stated.
The minister reiterated his administration’s dedication to assembly supply timelines and stated the inspection tour was a part of routine efforts to make sure high quality management and accountability.
“We don’t simply sit in our places of work. We exit to confirm the standard of jobs and guarantee contractors meet up with timelines,” he said.
Wike praised the efficiency of different contractors, notably these dealing with the N16 interchange and the Establishments and Analysis Centre close to key educational establishments in Abuja, describing their work as “top of the range” and on monitor for commissioning.
“On the N16 interchange, the standard of labor speaks for itself. The contractor has assured us will probably be prepared for inauguration. The identical applies to the Establishments and Analysis Centre. We’re assured will probably be delivered on schedule,” he stated.
At Tunga Madaki, the place a important entry street and bridge undertaking linking Invoice Clinton Drive of the Airport Street to surrounding communities is nearing completion, the minister expressed satisfaction with progress, including that the undertaking would considerably enhance connectivity.