By Samuel Adeola
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), has commenced the construction of a potable water project in Bwari Area Council to boost access to clean water in Abuja’s satellite towns.
FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, who flagged off the project on Wednesday, said it reflects President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to spreading critical infrastructure beyond the city centre.
“Some thought it was politics, but today, it is reality. One thing you must give to Mr. President is that when he makes promises, he fulfills them,” Wike stated.
The minister explained that the project timeline was reduced from 18 months after discussions with contractors, CGC Nigeria Limited, and that 50 percent of the contract sum has already been released.
He assured that the Bwari and Karu phases would be ready before Tinubu’s third year in office, while Kuje and Kwali would follow in 2026, and Gwagwalada and Abaji in 2027.
By the end of Tinubu’s first term, Wike promised, “every satellite town will have access to clean, potable water.”
He added that the project would reduce reliance on untreated boreholes, create over 1,600 jobs, and improve health and living standards.
“This project is even more important than roads. Water is life. We will start, and we will complete it. Agreement is agreement,” the minister declared, urging residents to protect the facility.
Executive Secretary of the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), Engr. Richard Yunana Dauda, said the project aligns with the Abuja Master Plan and forms part of the Greater Abuja Water Supply Project commissioned in June 2025.
According to him, the work involves site clearance, excavation, and laying of 198 kilometres of water pipelines, alongside the replacement of damaged pumps and an upgrade of the Usman Waterworks booster station.
When completed, the project will serve Bwari township and nearby communities such as Ushafa, Jigu, Kuduru, and Kuchuku, benefiting nearly half a million residents.
