The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), Barrister Nyesom Wike, has vowed to ensure that the contractors handling the on-going construction of interchange Bridge and Road linking Maitama, Gishiri, and Jahi with Gwarinpa were well-funded to accelerate its completion.
Wike disclosed this Friday, while inspecting the project titled: Full Scope Development of Arterial Road N16 (Shehu Shagari Way) from Ring Road II to Ring Road III with Two Interchange Bridges at N16/RRII and N16/RIII intersections.
According to the minister, from what he has seen, the contractors have done very well as they promised that in the next three months, the interchange section of the project would have been completed.
He said, “It (the project) was awarded before we came on board. And I know I came here before, sometime in November last year. At that time they were doing the piling work.
“What surprises me is the confidence they have, even though we have not funded them very well. I can see the level of job, the level of work that they have done.
“I’m really impressed and we are going to make sure that the contractor, having that confidence in us, we will make sure that the job is well funded, so that they will be able to complete it like they promised in the next three months.
“The quality of the job is quite encouraging. And I want to thank Mr. President for the confidence he also has in us. And that’s why most contractors are working even without the funding, believing that they will be paid.
“And that is what is required. I’m so happy. And this will decongest the traffic situation, this leads to Gwarinpa Estate.”
Continuing, he said, “It’s really amazing. I’m sure residents here will be happy at the end of the day when this interchange is completed.
“I must commend them. And tell the people of Abuja that this administration means well. And all we’re doing for Abuja is to compete with other cities in the world.
“And these are things we say that when contractors have confidence in the administration, nothing can stop you moving forward. So, that’s what it is.”
