Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, has announced plans to approve an estimated N1.1 billion as compensation for property owners affected by the construction of the Kuje-Airport Highway.
Wike made this disclosure on Tuesday while inspecting the development of the 11-kilometer FCT Highway 105, commonly referred to as the Kuje Highway, which connects the Airport Expressway to the Kuje Junction.
During the inspection, the minister expressed satisfaction with the progress of the road project, emphasizing the urgency of compensating those impacted to ensure the project proceeds without interruptions.
“I have come here to see for myself the report on the valuation of what we are supposed to pay. I am happy with what I have seen. I will immediately approve it so that they can start paying the compensation and the work will not be delayed,” Wike stated.
He further clarified that the compensation, totaling approximately N1.1 billion, is intended for property owners whose buildings and other assets lie within the project’s right of way.
“The entire estimate they gave is about N1.1 billion to pay for those whose properties are affected, like some of these buildings you have seen here, down to the community. So, it’s about N1.1bn, and we are going to make it available so that the contractor will not find any excuse for delay,” he added.
In addition to the road project, Wike also visited the ongoing construction of the Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal, located in the Utako District.
Highlighting the progress of the judicial facility, he projected its completion by September 2025.
“First of all, I am very impressed with what we saw this afternoon. It is progressing as expected. By the grace of God, we believe that in September next year, the contractor will have handed over the structure, which is the Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal,” Wike remarked.
He also commended the efforts to build access roads leading to the court and praised the contractor’s commitment to timely delivery.
“You can also see the construction of the road leading to that area, and the contractor is also doing everything possible to see that he meets up to the time,” he concluded.
The dual inspections highlight the FCT Administration’s drive to advance infrastructure development in key areas of the capital, aiming to enhance connectivity and improve public facilities.
