As part of efforts to resolve all issues delaying the take-off of Abuja second runway, the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has assured that the compensation of N825, 819, 119. 43 to the communities affected by the project would commence immediately.
This was part of the resolution reached after the meeting between Wike, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo and other stakeholders.
The FCT minister while announcing the resolutions at the end of the stakeholder meeting said: “I want to identify myself with the community. If there is anything I can do to make you happy, I will make it alone.”
He urged all stakeholders to support the second runway project, adding that “all that the compensation of N825, 819, 119. 43 to the communities will commence immediately.”
On his part, Keyamo said the issues around compensation by law does not concern the Ministry of Aviation, adding that the humongous demand by the communities is not achievable and would set a bad precedent.
He however expressed optimism of quick completion of the project since a resolution has been reached by all parties.
The minister assured the communities of the social corporate responsibility they stand to enjoy along with the commencement of the project and explained that the project will benefit the communities in terms of economic activities
The signing of the MoU on behalf of the federal government was by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Aviation, Dr. Emmanuel Marable and the Permanent Secretary, Federal Capital Territory Administration, Mr. Olusade Adesola, while Emir of Jiwa, Alh. Idris Musa and some village and district heads signed on behalf of the communities.
