The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has indicated that an estimated N1.1 billion will be approved to compensate property owners affected by the ongoing construction of the Kuje-Airport Highway.
On Tuesday, the minister offered the guarantee while inspecting the full-scope development of the 11-kilometre FCT route 105, also known as the Kuje route, from the Airport Motorway to the Kuje Junction.
During the inspection, Wike stated his pleasure with the project’s progress thus far, offering to approve the payment of the compensation immediately to avoid any delays.
“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.
“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 stated.
Wike also inspected the ongoing construction of the FCT Division of the Court of Appeal located in the Utako District of the FCT, noting that he expected the project to be completed in 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.
“I am very impressed with what I have seen. 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 said.
