Wike Orders FCDA to Provide Infrastructure  to Shelter Judges

Olawale Ajimotokan in Abuja

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has directed the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) to provide infrastructure in Katampe and Jabi Districts designated for the construction of residential buildings for judges in Abuja.

He gave the order yesterday after inspecting the area, noting without infrastructure constructions would not commence.

Wike also directed FCDA to provide roads in the area designated for the construction of the Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, in Jabi District, Abuja.

He said that the move was part of efforts to renew Nigerians’ hope and trust in the government, through the renewed hope agenda of President Bola Tinubu.

Wike also added that the FCT Administration has concluded plans to build a Memorial Centre at Jabi, on the site of a shopping mall that collapsed in 2018 and claimed seven lives.

“I was told that FCT decided to construct a memorial centre at the site to honour and remember those who lost their lives, but that has not been accomplished.

“So, I decided to visit and see the place, and directed the Director of Parks and Recreation to bring out a proper design for a modern memorial park for people to remember those who lost their lives,” he said.

 Wike said that all the projects would commence immediately the 2024 budget was passed and assented to by President Tinubu.

 He said the projects would be financed, the minister said that the project would be funded with Internally Generated Revenue and funds from financial institutions.