Mr Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has announced that the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) will make a definitive decision regarding commercial motorcycle operators in the capital territory when buses are provided as alternatives.
The minister made this announcement while responding to questions from reporters following his inspection of various road projects in Abuja on Saturday, the News Agency of Nigeria reported.
Wike acknowledged the ban on commercial motorcycles in the city centre but emphasized that no firm decision had been made against violators due to the absence of alternative transportation in the form of buses provided by the FCTA.
He explained:
Regarding the issue of open grazing in Abuja, Wike mentioned that it would be addressed after thorough consultations with herders.
The minister clarified that cattle would be permitted to graze in the suburbs but not within the city centre.
He said:
According to reports of the News Agency of Nigeria, some of the projects Wike inspected in the FCT on Saturday included the construction of the southern Parkway from Christian Centre (S8/9) to Ring 1, managed by Setraco, as well as the expansion of the outer Southern Expressway under the supervision of CGC.
Other projects the minister inspected are the rehabilitation of the Federal Secretariat overseen by Julius Berger, and the completion of roads B6, B12, and Circle Road in the Central Area of the Federal Capital Territory.
These projects encompassed a substantial area, extending from Villa Roundabout to OSEX/Ring Road 1 Junction, incorporating four interchanges.
Additionally, Minister Wike conducted a thorough inspection of the comprehensive development of Arterial Road N20, stretching from the Northern Parkway to ONEX, along with its associated spurs, which are being undertaken by Gilmor Engineering.
