The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has assured residents that political activities will not interfere with the execution of projects under his administration.
Wike gave the assurance on Wednesday while speaking to journalists after inspecting ongoing infrastructure projects across the FCT. He dismissed concerns that the forthcoming area council elections or broader political developments, including the 2027 general elections, could slow down project delivery.
“Politics isn’t here and you have to serve the people. The work will have to go on and politics won’t affect it,” Wike stated. He emphasised that governance must remain focused on service delivery, adding that ongoing political processes would not distract his administration from its responsibilities.
The minister stressed that prompt payment of contractors remains a priority to ensure steady progress. He said he had directed the Federal Capital Development Authority to maintain strict supervision of projects and provide regular updates to prevent delays. According to him, the goal is to ensure that political activities do not disrupt development plans.
During the inspection tour, Wike expressed satisfaction with the quality and pace of work on several road projects. He visited the Social Research Road, areas around Nile University and the Body of Benchers, as well as a key traffic corridor linking to the old road leading to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.
He noted that the contractors handling the projects assured him that some of the works would be completed and handed over by the end of May. These projects, he said, have been earmarked for inauguration during the president’s third year in office.
Wike also inspected the Development Child Extension Road leading to the annex, describing overall progress as encouraging. He reiterated his commitment to sustaining infrastructure development in the capital city regardless of political dynamics.
