Abuja: The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has inaugurated the construction and expansion of water supply networks in the Bwari Area Council. Wike assured Bwari residents that the federal government would not start and abandon the project, emphasizing President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to delivering potable water across Abuja’s satellite towns.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, Wike reminded residents that when Tinubu assumed office, he pledged to make clean water accessible in all satellite towns, a promise the administration is now implementing. Wike stated, “This will not be an abandoned project. We will start and we will complete it.” He highlighted that the project, initially designed to run for 18 months, will be completed earlier due to the contractor’s commitment. The President approved the release of 50 percent of the total contract sum to CGC Nigeria Limited to expedite the project.
The Minister emphasized that the initiative would create over 1,600 jobs and reduce residents’ reliance on untreated borehole water. He urged local leaders and communities to safeguard the project. FCT Minister of State, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, affirmed that access to clean water would enhance public health and quality of life, expressing gratitude to Tinubu for prioritizing critical infrastructure.
Acting Executive Secretary of the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), Richard Dauda, described the project as part of the FCT Regional Master Plan to develop satellite towns. The scheme, covering over 198 kilometers of pipelines, will serve Bwari Township and other adjoining communities. Dauda mentioned that after Bwari and Karu, the project would be extended to Kuje, Kwali, Gwagwalada, and Abaji before the end of Tinubu’s tenure.