Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has expressed satisfaction with the progress made so far on the Abuja light rail project, reassuring that its delivery on May 29 is sacrosanct.
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike , has expressed satisfaction with the progress made so far on the Abuja light rail project, reassuring that its delivery on May 29 is sacrosanct. The minister gave the assurance, yesterday, after inspecting the ongoing construction of access roads to the train stations from Metro Train Station in Central Area to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja .
He reassured journalists, who accompanied him on the inspection tour, that the rail project would be commissioned on May 29 by President Bola Tinubu to mark his one year in office. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the stations visited included Wupa, close to Idu; and Bassanjiwa, close to the airport. "This is part of our routine inspection of ongoing projects to see what the contractors have been doing.
Abuja Light Rail Project Delivery Progress Satisfaction May 29 Minister Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike
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