By Patrick Idowu
Residents of Pegi Community in Kuje Area Council have sent a passionate appeal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, urging him to prioritize the completion of the long-abandoned Pegi road project.
Over the weekend, a large group of community members gathered at the FCT Administration Secretariat to commend the minister for his transformative leadership and to draw attention to their plight.
They praised Wike’s remarkable performance since assuming office but lamented that their community’s key infrastructure needs remain unaddressed.
The residents expressed frustration over the Pegi road project, which they said was initiated by the previous administration but has since been abandoned.
According to them, the road’s deplorable condition has turned the area into a haven for kidnappers and criminals, endangering the lives and livelihoods of residents.
Revd Fidelis Oban, chairman of Pegi Community, who spoke on behalf of the demonstrators, appreciated the minister for awarding impactful projects to the Kuje Area Council during his visits.
However, he expressed disappointment that none of these projects extended to Pegi, a community established by the FCT Administration yet plagued by poor infrastructure since residents were relocated there.
Vice Chairman of the community, Deji Oyetunji, echoed these concerns after submitting a letter of appeal to the minister’s office.
He explained that the community had sent multiple letters to Wike without receiving a response, prompting them to organize the solidarity walk to press their case.
“Our community has suffered enough due to the lack of a functional road. We are pleading with the minister to remember us and include the completion of the Pegi road in his list of ongoing projects,” Oyetunji said.
The residents hope their appeal will catch the minister’s attention and bring relief to their long-standing challenges, ensuring a safer and more accessible community for all.
