The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has assured residents of the territory that the Apo-Karshi road project would be completed before the end of the year.
The minister disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja while addressing journalists shortly after inspecting the Karu town, Apo-Karshi, and Gbazan-Kubwa road projects on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
Wike said residents have long awaited the completion of the Apo-Karshi road, which is being handled by SCC.
Describing the road as critical, the minister expressed confidence in the ability of the contractor to deliver a quality work, within the agreed timeframe.
Recall that the 13.4 kilometer road was initially awarded to Kakatar Engineering limited in 2011, to create an alternative route between Apo and Karshi and ease traffic from the Nyanya axis of the FCT, but was abandoned until Wike terminated the previous contract and re-awarded it to SCC in late 2025.
On the Karu town and Gbazango-Kubwa road projects, Wike expressed satisfaction, commending the contractors, Abdul-Val Nigeria Limited and Zeberced, for the pace and quality of work.
He praised Abdul Val Nigeria limited (a local contractor) for the quality of work on the Karu road project, noting that the company had delivered the Ushafa road project which was commissioned last year by President Bola Tinubu at his second year anniversary.
“I’m quite impressed. This is the second time. If you remember, the Ushafa road commissioned last year was also carried out by Abdul Val, and they are doing the one in Karu now. They are doing a good quality job”, he stated.
The minister added that the Karu town roads, along with the Gbazango-Kubwa road were among projects earmarked for inauguration during President Tinubu’s third anniversary celebration.
Speaking about the Gbazango road by Zeberced, the minister said, “If you remember, this company handled the A2 to Pai road commissioned by Mr. President last year. They are also handling the Gomani to Yangoji road, which will also be inaugurated during the third anniversary.
“You can see the quality of work. You can see how happy the residents are seeing us here. Without invitation, they came out to appreciate the fact that they can now see governance in action. One thing is that you may be doing a quality job, and other thing is the timing.”
Responding to a question on his visit to the National Chairman of the All Peoples Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, Wike, said it was on a personal note, reiterating his rights to freedom of association.
He further pointed out that he had known Yilwatda as a fellow Federal Minister before he became Chairman of his party, and so they had been colleagues.
He also took a swipe at critics who had previously questioned him for receiving the former chairman of the Labour Party, Julius Abure, in his residence, saying, “I don’t play politics of enmity”.