The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) under Minister Nyesom Wike has announced plans for a 19-day project commissioning exercise to mark President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's second year in office.

The decision was reached during the 14th Executive Committee meeting of the FCTA chaired by Wike, according to a statement released by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka.

"The commissioning of projects will commence on June 10, 2025 and will go on for 19 days," the statement revealed.

Major Projects Set for Commissioning

Several significant infrastructure projects are scheduled for commissioning during this period, including:

- The newly renovated Abuja International Conference Centre
- Bus terminals in Kugbo and Mabushi
- Apo-Wassa road
- N16 interchange and connecting roads from Maitama through Katampe to Jahi
- Inner Northern Expressway from Ring Road 3 (Idu to Kubwa Road)
- CN8 from N5 (Obafemi Awolowo Way) to Court of Appeal
- N20 Flyover Onnex Kubwa Road and Life Junction to Ring Road III

Other projects include access roads in various districts such as Kabulsa-Takushara, Kabusa-Ketti, and Giri, as well as a 15km road from A2 Junction Abuja-Lokoja Road to Pai in Kwali Area Council. The Ushafa, War College, and Army Checkpoint roads in Bwari Area Council are also slated for commissioning.

Streetlight Upgrade Approved

Additionally, the FCT Executive Committee has approved a contract for upgrading streetlights along the Nnamdi Azikiwe Expressway (Ring Road I).

Richard Dauda, Acting Executive Secretary of the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), explained that the project involves modernizing the obsolete streetlights on the 14-kilometer, 10-lane expressway from Maitama to Gudu.

"If you pass there in the night, you will realize that most parts of the road are in darkness. Because the streetlights have been there for close to 15 years now," Dauda stated. "The project was completed between 2005 and 2006, and the lights have become obsolete and no longer bright enough to lighten the road."

He noted that the upgrade has become necessary due to advancements in street lighting technology. A hybrid street lighting system will be deployed to improve visibility, security, and motorability at night.

The extensive commissioning exercise underscores the FCT Administration's focus on infrastructure development as a key component of President Tinubu's second anniversary celebrations.