.Promises Ebbo bridge construction
From David Onuoja, Abuja
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Barrister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, has reiterated the commitment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration, to the development of the people of the FCT.
Barr. Wike stated this recently when commissioning the Yangoji Sukuku Ebbo road in Kwali Area Council of the FCT.
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He stated that the road project been commissioned was a promise made and fulfilled by President Tinubu, assuring that the promise to provide the Council with additional police divisions would soon be fulfilled, as the structures were under construction.
Responding to a request by the Kwali Area Council chairman, Hon. Danladi Chiya, for the construction of the Ebbo bridge, linking Kwali and Kuje Area Councils, Barr. Wike announced that it would be constructed.
The Minister commended the contractor, Gilmor Construction Company, for the good job they have done, especially the renovation of the community’s Primary school as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility, urging other companies to emulate Gilmor.
In his address earlier, the Kwali Area Council Chairman, thanked the Minister for the road, which he said would further open up the Council and bring prosperity to the people.
He said that for the first time, the council enjoyed peace during the yuletide season as there was no case of kidnapping, which he attributed to the construction of the road.
Hon. Chiya however, appealed to the Minister to also construct the Ebbo bridge linking Kwali Area Council, Kuje Area Council, and other communities. This, he said will ensure the free flow of farm produce from Kwali to other parts of FCT.
In her address, the Minister of State FCT, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, said, the lack of proper road infrastructure has hindered the progress of rural communities. Noting that farmers have struggled to transport their produce to markets, students have faced difficulties reaching schools, and medical emergencies have been compounded by the challenges of accessing timely healthcare.
She added that, the 11km road may seem like a modest undertaking, but its impact will be far-reaching, as the road will enhance connectivity, reduce the challenges of insecurity, and open up opportunities for trade and commerce.
In his welcome address, the Coordinator, Satellite Town Development Department, Hon. Zulkiflu Abdulkadir, expressed gratitude to the FCT Minister for ensuring infrastructural development in the satellite towns, adding that the project reflects the dedication of the FCT administration to bridging gaps in infrastructure and ensuring that no community is left behind.
