Mpape: Residents of Mpape Community in Bwari Area Council have appealed for the immediate resumption of work on the abandoned Mpape Road project. The residents made the appeal in a letter addressed to the FCT Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, describing the road as the only major access route into Mpape District and a critical link to other parts of the FCT.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, Chief Donatus Shekwolo, who signed the letter on behalf of the Mpape residents, commended the ongoing infrastructure reforms across the territory and urged the minister not to forget the area. The suspension of the Mpape Road project has continued to inflict hardship on residents and commuters. The road’s condition has led to daily gridlock, prolonged travel time, and frequent vehicle breakdowns. Transportation costs have risen, while safety risks increase during the rainy season. Mpape is home to an estimated 500,000 residents, including civil servants, artisans, and traders contributing to Abuja’s economy.
Shekwolo noted that the area accommodates the Julius Berger Nigeria Plc quarry site, which supports construction activities across the FCT. The presence of heavy-duty trucks, alongside commercial and private vehicles, places enormous pressure on the damaged road. He mentioned that the interaction between trucks and smaller vehicles has worsened the road’s deterioration and heightened accident risks. Several houses and businesses were demolished to pave the way for the project, with many families remaining displaced and portions of land left exposed and unsafe.
Completing the road would enhance mobility, economic activities, security, and emergency response services, according to the letter from Shekwolo.