…on June 16, Wike commissioned the Greater Abuja Water Supply Project, where he announced a new agreement between the FCT administration and international partners.
ABUJA, NIGERIA – The iNews Times | The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has kicked off another phase of water projects commissioning and flag-offs across the territory.
This was disclosed in a statement on Tuesday by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka.
According to the statement, the minister commissioned the fully rehabilitated Phase 2 Water Treatment Plant at the Lower Usuma Dam in Ushafa, Bwari Area Council, marking the start of the new round of projects.
“After completing 16 days of project commissioning in the FCT that ended on July 3, we are beginning another round of projects today,” Wike said.
He explained that the newly rehabilitated Phase 2 Water Treatment Plant would significantly boost potable water supply to residents.
Wike further revealed that expansion works to extend water access to underserved satellite communities would commence immediately.
“Tomorrow, we will flag off the construction and expansion of water supply to our satellite towns, starting with Bwari Township in Bwari Area Council, and on Thursday, we will do the same for Karu town and its environs in Abuja Municipal Area Council,” the statement read.
The minister emphasized that these initiatives are part of the renewed efforts of the FCT administration to meet the rising demand for clean and safe water in Abuja and its surrounding towns.
It will be recalled that on June 16, Wike commissioned the Greater Abuja Water Supply Project, where he announced a new agreement between the FCT administration and international partners to expand water supply infrastructure. The deal followed President Bola Tinubu’s 2023 visit to China and covers water expansion to satellite communities such as Bwari, Kubwa, and Karu.
Wike had assured residents then that procurement processes for the extension works were nearing completion, promising timely delivery of the projects.
By flagging off these fresh initiatives, the FCT minister aims to close long-standing gaps in water distribution, particularly in fast-growing areas outside the city center.
Stakeholders have welcomed the development, stressing that reliable access to water remains critical to the health and economic well-being of FCT residents.
