Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), Barr Nyesom Wike has directed the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) to provide infrastructure in areas earmarked for building of justices’ residential houses.
He gave the directive after inspecting the sites for the construction of accommodation for Justices of the High Court, FCT High Court and Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, in Katampe and Jabi areas.
Wike, who was accompanied by top management staff of FCT Administration, said the initiative was in line with President Bola Tinubu Renewed Hope Agenda, which according to him, is an indication that the agenda is not a mere talk.
The minister had about two months ago, promised to address accommodation challenges faced by justices in the territory.
The minister also inspected the site where a building collapsed at Jabi in 2008, where seven persons died.
He called on the department of Parks and Recreation to come up with a design that will be befiting of a world class memorial centre.
According to the minister, work will start immediately the FCT statutory budget of 2024 is passed.
He said: “In line with the directive of Mr President that we must make sure that the Renewed Hope Agenda is not mere talking but to bring back that lost hope of Nigerians to believe that things can be done right again.
“We went to Katampe hill where we are trying to provide accomodation for justices of the High Court, FCT High Court and justices of Court of Appeal Abuja division, it as the result that we went to see the sites and we found out that the infrastructure is yet to be provided.”
