The Minister of the Nigerian Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has emphasised that the FCT Administration is committed to working tirelessly to complete the Abuja Rail Mass Transit (ARMT) System project by May 29.
The Minister, on Thursday, underscored the significance of timely project delivery during an inspection tour of the Abuja project.
It could be recalled that FCTA had in August 2023, announced the award of N5 billion contract for the rehabilitation of the ARMT system.
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The contract was awarded to China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation Ltd (CCECC) with an expected delivery period of eight months.
Upon assuming office, Wike highlighted the ARMT as one of the projects scheduled for commissioning on May 29, commemorating President Bola Tinubu’s first year in office.
He said:
“This is one project that I am so compassionate about, and you know that Mr. President has given me a directive that must not be taken for granted.
“When we first visited the metro station, I discovered that there were many security lapses .
“I am not a pessimist, and I believe that if we put all our energy into it, we may achieve it. I have also disbursed the funds for access roads, so we have no excuse.”
