Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has disclosed that he resorted to fasting and prayers while battling hypertension in his bid to secure funds for key road projects in Abuja.
Speaking at the commissioning of the newly constructed Airport Expressway to Kuje road, inaugurated by Vice President Kashim Shettima on behalf of President Bola Tinubu, Wike recounted the challenges faced in completing the project.
He explained that persistent funding requests to contractors often left him stressed, saying: “Each time I call, my BP goes high.
"When they request money, my BP also goes high. I don’t use to fast before, but I started fasting from morning till night because of this particular road.”
Wike assured that the administration remains committed to further infrastructure development, including the dualization of the Kuje–Gwagwalada road, stressing that God’s guidance and determination would see the projects through.
He praised Arab Contractors for their resilience despite health challenges faced by its managing director, while reaffirming his dedication to accountability and service delivery in the FCT.
The commissioning formed part of events marking President Tinubu’s third year in office.
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