Bus terminals are important transport infrastructure in FCT – Wike

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has mentioned the continuing development of three main bus terminals in Abuja represents a significant step towards overhauling town’s transport system.

Wike made the remarks on Tuesday after inspecting two of the three terminals presently below development, in addition to the entry street resulting in the Abuja Division of the Court docket of Attraction in Dakibiyu.

In accordance with the Information Company of Nigeria (NAN), the FCT Administration awarded contracts in 2024 for the event of bus and taxi terminals in Mabushi, Central Space, and Kugbo.

Talking throughout his go to to the Mabushi and Kugbo websites, the minister praised the efforts of the contractors and emphasised the significance of the initiative.

“We’re joyful that we’re offering this sort of infrastructure. You’ll agree with me that the bus terminal is a primary intervention for us to vary our transport system,” Wike mentioned.

“We’re fairly impressed with what we have now seen. I commend the contractors for a job nicely completed.
We’ll attempt as a lot as we are able to to guarantee that the tasks are delivered inside the agreed timeline.”

Wike famous that after accomplished, the terminals would assist organise town’s chaotic public transport sector by encouraging the usage of designated boarding factors and enhancing security.

“That, in fact, will restrict the incidence of ‘one probability’—criminals who pose as drivers to rob unsuspecting passengers,” he defined.
“In order that’s the sense of constructing these terminals, and likewise to wash up town so we don’t have buses everywhere in the street, turning each roadside right into a motor park.”

On the entry street mission in Dakibiyu, the minister expressed optimism that it will be among the many key tasks set for commissioning to mark President Bola Tinubu’s second yr in workplace.

He reassured residents that the Tinubu-led administration stays dedicated to delivering high-quality infrastructure that helps a greater high quality of life for folks within the FCT.