By Onyeanya Ebere Immaculata
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Thursday flagged off the construction of the N2 Transit Way, a key project designed to link Abuja’s Central Area with the Wuse District.
The project, which includes two new bridges, is part of the administration’s efforts to modernize the capital city through improved road connectivity and urban infrastructure.
Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony, Wike described the project as a major component of the FCT’s infrastructure renewal drive and a flagship project to be showcased ahead of President Bola Tinubu’s third anniversary in office.
“This road is one of the projects we are showcasing as part of our legacy. No city can develop without a good network of roads,” the minister said, noting that quality infrastructure attracts investment and accelerates development.
Wike cited the proposed “Abuja City Walk” by Dubai-based investors as evidence of growing international interest in the FCT, driven by the administration’s infrastructural reforms.
The minister, however, expressed dissatisfaction with the pace of work in certain sectors, warning that officials must be on duty round the clock to meet delivery timelines.
“Your phones must be on at all times. If your phones are off, it means you’re not ready for the job,” Wike cautioned.
He specifically queried delays in the construction of 12 new police stations across the city, warning that any official found to be slowing down progress would be replaced.
Directing his remarks at the Director of Security, he said: “We are building not less than 12 police stations. Up till now, you have not come to tell me how many are ready.”
Responding to critics of his administration, Wike maintained that opposition would not derail ongoing development projects.
“All those who hate us are using the roads, the water, and the street lights,” he said.
FCT Minister of State, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, who was also present, described the N2 Transit Way as a milestone project that would ease traffic congestion and enhance mobility across the capital.
The project is one of several strategic initiatives under the Wike-led FCT Administration aimed at transforming Abuja into a modern, well-planned, and investor-friendly city.
