The Minister of the capital territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike, has inaugurated Phase II of the rehabilitation and resurfacing of roads in FCT, towards making Abuja a befitting capital city.
The Independent Mirror reported that Mr Wike explained during the inauguration in Abuja on Thursday, that the Phase II would cover 49 roads in Asokoro and environs.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the minister had inaugurated Phase I in September, covering 135 roads in Garki, bringing the total number of roads being rehabilitated to 184 across the city.
Mr Wike explained that the measure was part of a commitment to maintain and optimise public infrastructure in the FCT.
He added that similar projects would be inaugurated for roads in Wuse and Maitama Districts before the end of the year.
He assured the public that the roads would be completed before May 2024.
