Wike opens new district Waru-Pozema, sets May completion for judicial projects

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By Omeiza Ajayi

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ABUJA: The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Nyesom Wike, has opened a new district, Waru-Pozema, with a declaration that the Administration will provide the necessary infrastructure in the area to facilitate immediate residency and development.

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Speaking with journalists on Thursday following an inspection tour of several ongoing projects across the territory, the minister emphasized that the administration would work with relevant agencies to provide basic amenities in the district, located in Cadastral Zone D16.

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“About the new district of Waru-Pozema in Cadastral Zone D16, we have to find out from the FCDA or the coordinator what they have in mind, whether it is in the 2026 budget.

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“Don’t worry, we will do everything we can to provide the needed infrastructure and open up the district so that people can move in”, he stated.

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The minister also expressed satisfaction with the progress of various judicial infrastructure projects.

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He noted that contractors at the Court of Appeal complex have provided assurances that the project will be completed by May, while the judges’ quarters, including the Federal High Court section, have already been furnished.

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The project scope includes 10 duplexes for the Federal High Court, 20 duplexes for the FCT High Court, and another 10 duplexes for the Court of Appeal.

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Wike confirmed that these facilities are scheduled for inauguration during the third anniversary of President Bola Tinubu’s administration.

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During the tour, the minister inspected a major road project in Katampe, which he described as functioning like a ring road.

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Reflecting on his frequent project inspections, Wike attributed his drive to the mandate given by the Presidency.

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“For the President to have confidence in you and give you an assignment, you have no choice but to be committed to the job,” he remarked.

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Addressing national politics, the minister again called for unity within the Peoples Democratic Party PDP, asserting that reconciliation must precede discussions on future electoral strategies.

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He expressed optimism about the party’s competitiveness provided that members remain sincere in their reconciliation efforts ahead of the forthcoming convention.

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