The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has approved funds for the maintenance of the National Mosque and the National Christian Centre.
The minister disclosed this after routine inspections of both religious centers in Abuja Thursday.
He revealed that he was satisfied with work done at both the National Mosque and the Christian Centre, despite the initial stoppage of the work by contractors due to additional works to be done.
He said the Christian Centre had requested funds for phase 2 of the renovation, noting that if the FCT did not have the funds to complete the project, he will meet with President Bola Tinubu for more funds.
He said: “Jobs were awarded for the maintenance of the two National Monuments, which is the mosque and the church, and the jobs stopped because there were additional works that ought to be done.
I’m satisfied with all I have seen today and I have given the approval that the money should be released to the contractors to complete the additional project.
While the Christian Center had requested for a phase II, which I said that I would look at the cost, if it is within what the Ministry of the FCT can build on its own, we would likely go ahead, but if it is what is above our threshold, we would have to go back to Mr. President for approval.”