Nyesom Wike
Abayomi Susan
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said the administration will rely on its record of infrastructure delivery as its campaign message ahead of the 2027 general elections, insisting that ongoing political activities will not distract from development projects across the territory.
Speaking on Wednesday during an inspection of two major road projects in Abuja, Wike maintained that tangible achievements, rather than political rhetoric, would define the administration’s engagement with Nigerians.
According to him, the delivery of infrastructure and other democratic dividends remains the most effective campaign strategy.
“We are already campaigning with our performance. The major campaign is to provide the dividends of democracy. What are you going to tell the people when you have nothing to show? Our campaign is showing what we have done,” he said.
The minister stressed that governance and politics can progress simultaneously, noting that the transformation taking place across the FCT serves as evidence of the Tinubu administration’s commitment to fulfilling its promises.
He added that when the time comes for campaigns, the administration would present its achievements to Nigerians as proof of its performance.
During the inspection, Wike visited the Arterial Road N16 project, which links Ring Road II and Ring Road III through Jahi, Gwarimpa and Karsana. The project is being executed by CBC Global.
He also assessed progress on the 7.3-kilometre Tunga Madaki–Zuba Road, which connects to the Abuja–Kaduna Highway and is being handled by China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC).
Expressing satisfaction with the pace of work on the Arterial Road N16, the minister disclosed that the contractor had projected January for completion.
He described the road as a strategic infrastructure project that would significantly improve access and unlock development within the Gwarimpa corridor, assuring that adequate funding would be provided to ensure timely completion.
Wike also commended CCECC for the progress recorded on the Tunga Madaki–Zuba Road despite the challenges posed by the rainy season.
He noted that while heavy rainfall had slowed some earthworks, the contractor had sustained work on drainage infrastructure and remained on course to complete the project in December.
The minister further disclosed that approval had been granted for the relocation of electricity poles along the route to facilitate the installation of streetlights.
He praised the commitment of Chinese construction firms handling major FCT projects, observing that many of them commence work before receiving mobilisation payments because of their confidence in the government’s ability to honour contractual obligations.
According to Wike, funding has remained available for ongoing projects, and the administration will continue to release funds promptly to ensure contractors meet agreed timelines.
He urged all contractors executing projects within the FCT to maintain high standards and sustain the pace of work, adding that regular inspections by the FCT Administration are intended to guarantee quality execution and timely delivery in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda.
The project inspections form part of the administration’s continuous monitoring efforts aimed at accelerating infrastructure development and improving public facilities across the Federal Capital Territory.
