A Preeminent Scoop: The Water Crusade in Abuja's Satellite Towns
Water Supply to Abuja Satellite Towns Assured by Wike
Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), turns the spotlight on President Bola Tinubu's unwavering commitment to ironing out water woes in Abuja's satellite towns.
According to our sources, Wike will attest that the President is not merely interested in lofty roads but equally keen on ensuring social amenities bless every community nestled within the capital city.
Following an inspection tour of Abuja on a Friday, Wike shed light on a recent visit to China. In a statement released by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, *Lere Olayinka, Wike divulged that the trek to the Far East was aimed at finalizing talks with China Geo-Engineering Corporation Overseas Construction (CGCOC) Group officials regarding water projects.
From the grapevine, the FCT administration pens a Memorandum of Understanding with CGCOC to deliver water to satellite towns. This expedient follows a promise Tinubu made to unleash the Abuja City Water Supply, a piece of which will roll out along Airport Road during his second year in office.
Behind closed doors, Tinubu has expressed his fervor for making clean water accessible to ALL residents in Abuja.
"This is a critical project for Mr. President. As we speak, Mr. President has allocated part of the funding for the satellite towns in the National Budget, which has been approved," Wike shared.
He was also quick to mention that the water project's budget has been incorporated into the FCT's Statutory Budget, now awaiting the National Assembly's blessing.
So, what can the enthusiastic residents of Bwari, Karu, and a slice of Kubwa anticipate? Wake up, for the water revamp looms large. The procurement process is underway, with the CGC company, executor of the Greater Abuja Water Supply, set to oversee the project.
Wike heaps praise on Tinubu for his resolute support for FCT Administration, paving the way for impactful projects. "When we refer to projects, it doesn't mean only infrastructure endeavors. Education and healthcare sectors are part of the mix, with a noteworthy investment in educational infrastructure," he clarifies.
An astonishing N140 billion has been earmarked for capital projects in the education sector alone, in the forthcoming FCT Statutory Budget, according to Wike.
His message? Completion, not abandonment, is a priority. "Our plan is not to initiate new projects but to complete the ongoing ones, bringing life to those left in the lurch," he reassured.
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- Objective: This project is tailor-made for providing clean drinking water to the satellite towns of FCT, with a strong emphasis on improving living standards.
- Funding: President Bola Tinubu has allocated ₦50 billion for the provision of clean water in FCT satellite towns. This funding is incorporated in both the National Budget and the FCT's Statutory Budget.
- Partnership: The water provision project is a joint venture with China Geo-Engineering Corporation Overseas Construction (CGCOC) Group.
- Implementation Areas: The project will prioritize Bwari, Karu, and a part of Kubwa initially. Additionally, water supply needs will be addressed for Gwagwalada, Kwali, and Kuje Area Councils.
- Timeline and Progress: The procurement process is already underway, with the Abuja City Water Supply along Airport Road projected to be delivered within the second year of Tinubu's administration.
- The FCT Administration, led by Nyesom Wike, has revealed that President Bola Tinubu is committed to ensuring water access in Abuja's satellite towns, going beyond mere infrastructure development.
- Wike has shared that Tinubu recently visited China to finalize talks with the China Geo-Engineering Corporation Overseas Construction (CGCOC) Group about water projects in Abuja.
- A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between the FCT administration and CGCOC to deliver water to satellite towns, such as Bwari, Karu, and a part of Kubwa.
- Tinubu has expressed his strong desire to make clean water accessible to all residents in Abuja, as part of his policy-and-legislation focus.
- The water project's budget has been incorporated into both the National Budget and the FCT's Statutory Budget, awaiting the approval of the National Assembly.
- The procurement process for the water revamp project is currently underway, with the CGC company set to oversee the project execution.
- Wike commended Tinubu's support for the FCT Administration, highlighting that it extends beyond infrastructure to include education and healthcare sectors as well.
- N140 billion has been earmarked for capital projects in the education sector alone for the forthcoming FCT Statutory Budget, according to Wike, emphasizing completion, not abandonment, as the Administration's priority.
