Giri Road Network to Enhance Connectivity, Encourage Rural Settlement- Wike
CHIGOZIE AMADI
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Dr Nyesom Wike, has said the Giri Road project was designed to open up the Giri District, where the Economic and Financial Crime Academy and the University of Abuja were located.
Wike dropped this hint in Abuja on Wednesday, after inspecting the ongoing construction of the three-kilometre road network in the district.
Among other projects inspected included the 16-kilometre Idu-Dei Dei Road on the Inner Northern Expressway (INEX), road network in Dakibiyu District and the Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal.
According to the Minister:“We believe with what we are doing there, that the district will be opened up and development will spring up in no distant time,” he said.
Wike expressed satisfaction with the progress of work on the Court of Appeal and the road network. He emphasized the importance of completing these projects within the scheduled timeframe to ensure they meet their intended purposes.
He assured that the road will be delivered on schedule as the contractor executing the road project had promised to deliver the project in May for inauguration.
By completing these projects, the FCT Administration aims to provide a conducive environment for the judiciary to function effectively, promoting justice and development in the territory.
Also, the Minister said the Idu-Dei Dei Road would be ready for inauguration in May.
expressing delight at the pace and quality of the project, Wike explained that the people in the area were happy that they would soon be connected to other parts of Abuja.
“That of course is the true meaning of President Bola Tinubu’s “Renewed Hope Agenda”. This is because road development is key to any development agenda.
“Road network improves connectivity and will encourage people to settle and do their businesses in rural communities instead of residing within the city.
“That is what we are trying to do; to discourage people moving from rural areas to the city and we are happy the promises made are being kept to the glory of God,” he said.
Wike, announced that the construction of a road network leading to the Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal is slated for completion in May. This development aims to improve accessibility to the court’s premises, enhancing the overall infrastructure in the territory.
The construction of the Court of Appeal building itself is expected to be completed in September. This project is part of the FCT Administration’s efforts to upgrade infrastructure and provide modern facilities for the judiciary.
