FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has officially commissioned the rehabilitated Phase 2 water treatment plant at the Lower Usuma Dam in Ushafa, Bwari Area Council, valued at N50 billion.
During the commissioning, Wike announced that President Bola Tinubu has approved the initiation of additional water projects in the FCT’s satellite towns.
“We will kick off the Bwari water project tomorrow and the Karu water supply project on Thursday, with both initiatives estimated to cost over N90 billion,” he stated.
Wike highlighted that the Phase 2 rehabilitation, awarded in 2022, aligns with Tinubu’s “Renewed Hope” agenda, which emphasizes access to water as a critical service.
“This project will significantly increase the dam’s capacity and improve water supply for Abuja residents,” he said.
Addressing criticisms, he added, “Some claim we focus only on roads, but we’re equally committed to essential infrastructure like water. Water is life, and we’re ensuring residents have access to it.”
Wike further disclosed that Phases 1, 3, and 4 of the Lower Usuma Dam project have already been approved by the Federal Executive Council, promising enhanced water distribution across the FCT.
He also noted that agreements signed with the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) during Tinubu’s 2023 visit to China aim to bolster water supply in satellite towns.
Beyond water infrastructure, Wike underscored achievements in education, stating, “We’ve completed and renovated numerous schools across the FCT, with others under construction.”
He directed the Education Secretary to publish a detailed list of these projects and organize media tours to rural schools to demonstrate the government’s efforts.
“We’re not just developing the city center; we’re bringing infrastructure to satellite towns to improve lives across the FCT,” he affirmed.
FCT Minister of State, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, also spoke, praising Tinubu’s commitment to transformative infrastructure.
“The President’s support for projects like this impacts citizens directly,” she said, urging residents to maintain the water treatment plant for future generations.
