Mr Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has appealed to residents to cooperate with contractors executing various projects in the territory.
Wike made the appeal in Abuja on Wednesday, when he inspected the ongoing construction of Obafemi Awolowo Way from Life Camp Junction to Ring Road III.
The minister also inspected the ongoing construction of a 15-kilometre service lane of the Outer Southern Expressway from Apo to Wassa, as well as the Abuja International Conference Centre.
He expressed satisfaction with the quality of work so far, noting, however, that not much would be achieved without the support of residents.
“That is why we are saying to FCT residents that this project is in the interest of the public and not for individual interests.
“It is not for me; it is for everybody.
“We are appealing to residents to cooperate with the various contractors that are executing road projects in the FCT so that we can complete them,” he said.
Wike said that the support was crucial now, saying, “when the rain comes, it will become a problem”.
“Now that we have good weather, let us utilise it for the benefit of the public.”
The minister called on community leaders, youths, women groups, and the general public to support what the government was doing in their respective communities.
According to him, the communities’ support will enable the government to carry out meaningful projects that will impact positively on peoples’ lives and the economy of the FCT.
“We are not here to bring hardship on anybody but to improve our lives.
“I know how difficult it is, but everybody has to make sacrifices, and that is what we are doing.”
Wike expressed optimism that the Apo to Wassa service lane project would be completed in May, including the extension of Shehu Shagari Way, which passes through Gishiri village, Katampe District, Abuja.
He said that the projects were among those that would be inaugurated in May to celebrate Tinubu’s 2nd year in office.
Wike, however, expressed doubt that the extension of the Obafemi Awolowo Way from Life Camp Junction to Ring Road III would be completed in May. (NAN)
