Wike Reveals Tinubu’s N300 Billion Investment in FCT’s Satellite Towns in 17 Months
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, revealed on Wednesday that President Bola Tinubu has committed about N300 billion to the development of the six Area Councils in the FCT over the past 17 months. Wike made the announcement during the commissioning of the 9-kilometre Paikon Kore – Ibwa road in Gwagwalada Area Council, a project valued at N8.5 billion.
At the event in Ibwa village, Wike highlighted several major investments. “Mr. President committed N8.5 billion for the construction of this road. The Aguma Palace – Market Road, which costs N22 billion, will be commissioned in May this year,” he said.
The minister also detailed other developments in the region, including the renovation and completion of several schools such as the School for the Gifted Gwagwalada and Government Secondary Schools in Gwagwalada, Anagada, Tunga Maje, and Giri. The total cost for these school projects amounts to N16.5 billion, not including three police divisions being built in Gwagwalada. Wike emphasized that the total amount spent on Gwagwalada alone exceeded N50 billion in under two years.
“Mr. President has committed no less than N300 billion to the development of satellite towns. It is important that the public understands this so there’s no misconception that the government is only focusing on the city center,” Wike added.
The Coordinator of the FCT Satellite Towns Development Department (STDD), Abdulkadir Zulkiflu, also shared that the contract for the Paikon Kore – Ibwa road was awarded on January 5, 2024, and work began on January 12, 2024, with the road now completed and commissioned on January 22, 2025. Zulkiflu noted that the road has significantly boosted business opportunities and the transportation of goods and services.
Ibrahim Maikeri, the Community Liaison Officer for the project, informed journalists that over 70 communities along the road have benefited from the construction. The Paikon Kore – Ibwa road, which had been neglected for over five decades, was previously in such poor condition that it made it difficult for farmers to sell their produce outside the area. The new road is expected to enhance economic opportunities and improve the quality of life for the people in the region.
