Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, has issued a strong appeal to the contractor handling the Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal office complex, urging a speedy completion of the project ahead of the September 2025 deadline.
The Minister made the appeal during an inspection visit to
the construction site located in Dakibiyu, Jabi District, on Wednesday.
This is contained in a statement by Rabi’a Musa Umar, the assistant
director, press
Office of the honourable Minister
FCTA.
The visit was part of his ongoing review of major
infrastructure developments in the capital city.
Clearly not satisfied with the pace of work observed on
site, Wike stressed the urgency of accelerating the project timeline.
He assured the contractor that financial support would not
be a barrier to completing the project.
Responding to journalists on whether the timeline was still
realistic, the Minister expressed some concern but maintained cautious
optimism.
“I am afraid, very afraid, but the contractor has said we
will achieve it,” he stated.
Reacting to the contractor’s request for more financial
backing, Wike took issue with the phrasing and emphasized that he had already
committed to making funds available promptly.
“What do you mean by enough funds? Because no funds can be
enough. You promised me that this job will be completed by September and I told
you that you will be paid latest by next week, and you said, that yes, by
September you will handover. So, I don’t want to hear the grammar of this
‘enough’ funds,” the Minister said, making it clear that excuses would not be
entertained.
He added that the term “enough funding” was too vague, and
reminded the contractor of their earlier agreement to deliver the project by
the promised date.
The Minister was accompanied during the inspection by the
Executive Secretary of the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), Engr.
Richard Yunana Dauda, along with other senior officials of the FCTA.
The visit formed part of routine checks to monitor progress
and enforce accountability on major federal projects within the territory.
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