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Wike warns Abuja contractors over Tinubu anniversary deadlines
Wike contractors Abuja project deadline warning as FCT minister insists on strict completion timelines ahead of President Tinubu’s anniversary projects
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, in Abuja, issued a firm warning to contractors handling major infrastructure projects, insisting that no extension will be granted for deadlines tied to inauguration projects marking President Bola Tinubu’s third anniversary.
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The warning came during an inspection tour of ongoing works across the capital, where the minister expressed dissatisfaction over delays on some construction sites.
Wike specifically criticised slow progress at a road project in Wuse, stating that earlier agreed timelines had not been met despite previous assurances.
He said the Federal Capital Territory Administration would not tolerate further delays, directing that the affected project must be delivered by the second week of June.
While acknowledging the quality of work on some sites, the minister stressed that adherence to timelines remained a key requirement for all contractors.
He noted that inspections were part of routine monitoring designed to ensure accountability and maintain standards across infrastructure projects in the territory.
Wike commended progress on key projects such as the N16 interchange, describing the quality of work there as satisfactory and on schedule for inauguration.
He also highlighted developments at Tunga Madaki, where road and bridge construction linking Bill Clinton Drive to surrounding communities is nearing completion.
According to him, the project was initiated to improve access following the construction of a second runway and to respond to community demands for better connectivity.
The minister further disclosed plans to extend road infrastructure from the bridge axis to Zuba, with procurement and compensation processes already underway.
Beyond road development, Wike said the administration is also investing in water supply, education, and healthcare projects across the FCT.
He listed satellite water projects in Bwari, Karu, and Orozo as part of upcoming infrastructure inaugurations.
Wike also attributed recent water shortages in parts of Abuja Municipal Area Council to damage caused by a private developer, adding that investigations would be carried out.
He warned that appropriate sanctions would follow if negligence is established, including possible shutdown of offending developments.
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The minister reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to delivering projects under the Renewed Hope agenda, aimed at improving infrastructure across Abuja’s city centre and satellite towns.
A massive crowd of party faithful thronged Agege on Saturday, May 16, as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, secured his place as the All Progressives Congress (APC) consensus candidate for the Agege Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives.
The hitch-free primary exercise saw card-carrying members in their numbers validate his candidacy, underscoring the strength of his grassroots support.
The development comes just days after Obasa’s May 13 declaration at a stakeholders’ meeting in Agege, where he announced his ambition to contest for the federal seat.
At that earlier event, he explained that his decision was driven by calls from party leaders and stakeholders who believed he could serve Agege more effectively at the national level.
“I answered the call of our leaders and stakeholders who believe I can serve Agege better. We must present candidates with capacity, loyalty, and commitment to the progress of Agege,” Obasa had said.
At the primary election, Obasa expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support from his constituency.
“I am deeply humbled by the confidence reposed in me by our leaders and members. Today’s validation is not just about me; it is about our collective resolve to continue building Agege and Lagos State on the foundation of progress and development,” he remarked.
He further pledged to remain people-focused in his representation: “My commitment has always been to serve with integrity, to amplify the voices of our people, and to ensure that Agege continues to stand tall in the comity of constituencies. This validation strengthens my resolve to deliver more dividends of democracy.”
Party officials praised the peaceful conduct of the exercise, noting that it reflected the unity and discipline within the APC in Agege.
Observers also pointed to Obasa’s earlier endorsement of Hon. Ganiyu Egunjobi for Agege Constituency I and Hon. Azeez Oladapo Yusuf Ninolowo for Agege Constituency II as evidence of his broader strategy to consolidate party cohesion.
With the primary now concluded, Obasa is set to fly the APC flag in the forthcoming general election, a move that many believe will further entrench the party’s influence in Agege.
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