Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), Nyesom Wike, has assured residents that compensation for community members affected by the road construction would be addressed within the next two days.
The minister made this known, Monday, when he conducted an inspection of ongoing road construction projects in Life Camp and Katampe districts, as well as the rehabilitation of the International Conference Center in Abuja.
Regarding the compensation for affected individuals in Life Camp, Wike explained the process: “What we went to do at Life Camp has to do majorly with the crops, and then there are some small houses that we need to compensate.
“If it requires relocating them, we will do so; if it requires just compensation, we will proceed accordingly. It depends on what is available. What is important to us is that we are working together with the various communities.”
Wike expressed optimism on the progress of the projects and their expected timelines for completion.
The road works in Life Camp are being executed by Julius Berger, a leading construction firm in Nigeria. The minister highlighted the quality of work and the positive reactions from local residents.
In Katampe, where CGC is responsible for the construction, Wike announced plans to extend the scope of the contract to establish a connection to N20.
“The contractors have agreed that they will still complete it even though it is an additional job at the same timeframe, which is next year May. We are happy with that commitment,” he added.
Meanwhile, on the rehabilitation of the International Conference Centre, Wike recalled a previous incident when Nigeria faced embarrassment during the inauguration of the ECOWAS Parliament due to the condition of the facility.
“Mr. President directed immediately that we must rehabilitate it to meet international standards. With what I’ve seen Julius Berger doing, I am quite satisfied that by the grace of God, April next year, they would have handed over this project, and it will be available for Nigerians to use,” he declared.
He emphasised that the upgraded International Conference Center would meet global standards, thereby positioning Nigeria as a respectable host for international events.
Wike to compensate residents affected by ongoing road construction
