Wike Commences Rehabilitation Of 73 Schools, Begins 15km Old Keffi Road Development

In order to improve access to high-quality education and revitalize public infrastructure, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda calls for the rehabilitation of 73 Government Secondary Schools throughout Abuja, according to Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Barr. Nyesom Wike.

During the flag-off of the rehabilitation of the 15-kilometer Old Keffi Road from Kado Village to Dei-Dei on Tuesday, Wike made the announcement. He claimed that the significant investment in road infrastructure and school renovations shows President Tinubu’s commitment to keeping his promises to Nigerians.

According to the Minister, “73 of the 103 Government Secondary Schools in the FCT are undergoing rehabilitation at the moment, and 33 more projects will soon be flagged off.” Seventy-three of the 105 ongoing projects are in the city and AMAC. Both Nigerians and Abuja residents are benefiting from the efforts of this administration.

In order to reduce traffic, improve connectivity, and encourage economic activity throughout FCT areas, President Tinubu approved a number of significant interventions, including the Old Keffi Road project, according to Wike.

Rehabilitating Saburi 1 and Saburi 2 roads was one of the emergency projects the President approved when he took office in 2023, he said, adding that the Old Keffi Road reconstruction brings the project’s earlier commissioning promise to residents and traders to fruition.

When we put the Saburi Road into service, I stated that it wouldn’t be finished until the Old Keffi Road, which connects Kado Village and Dei-Dei, was also restored. We are here today, to the glory of God, to carry out President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s vow,” Wike stated.

The Minister said that because of their shown technical ability and the caliber of their previous work, Lubrik Construction Company, which managed the Saburi project, has been given the 15km Old Keffi Road restoration once more.

Hon. Christopher Zakka Maikalangu, the chairman of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), was also praised by Wike for being a “true representative of his people” for always supporting important projects that address the needs of locals.

“True representation entails selecting leaders who are dedicated to addressing your needs and who comprehend them,” he stated. “For the sake of continuity, you should continue to support Chairman Maikalangu.”

In order to avoid being influenced by politicians who “failed to deliver when they had the chance,” the Minister advised citizens to continue supporting the Tinubu administration.

“Don’t let folks who arrive with false stories fool you. We gave them a chance, but they didn’t succeed. They failed again when we gave them another chance. They will ruin everything if we make the error of giving them another chance,” he warned.

As a concrete demonstration of the President’s dedication to development, Wike disclosed that the FCT Administration has scheduled 27 project flag-offs throughout Abuja, a feat he claimed “has never happened before.”

He gave the building business instructions to hire men, women, and youths from the host communities in order to prioritize local content and allow them to profit financially while the project is being carried out.

In her vote of gratitude, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, the Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory, praised President Tinubu for his unwavering support of infrastructure renewal and for giving priority to initiatives that have a direct impact on citizens’ lives.

“This road connects communities, cuts down on travel time, enhances road safety, and stimulates socio-economic activities along this axis, serving thousands of commuters every day,” Mahmoud said.

The project, she said, is another example of the administration’s dedication to inclusive development and connection in the FCT, and she praised Wike for his driven leadership.