Nyesom Wike, minister of the federal capital territory (FCT), says the inspection of projects across Abuja by him and his team is keeping contractors on their toes.
Wike spoke on Wednesday after inspecting the construction of a three-kilometre road network in Giri district and the 16-kilometre Idu-Dei Dei road on the inner northern expressway.
The minister also inspected the road network in the Dakibiyu district and the construction of the Abuja division of the court of appeal.
He said regular inspection is key to ensuring that contractors meet quality expectations and project timelines.
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“As part of the routine inspection, we will always go round and see whether the contractors are doing what they are supposed to do, and we are happy with what they are doing,” he said.
“We cannot sit in the offices and assume that the projects are going on well. No, part of our job is to go and see for ourselves and to look at the quality of the job.
“If you don’t go out, you may be embarrassed on the day of inauguration, and by that time, it will be too late.
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“So, inspection is part of the assignment to ensure that the job is not only done but done very, very well.”
Wike added that the FCT administration is fulfilling its obligations to contractors through prompt payment.
The minister recently announced sweeping reforms aimed at improving land administration in the city.
The changes, set to take effect from April 21, 2025, include a strict 21-day deadline for land allottees to make full payments for right of occupancy (R-of-O) bills and associated charges.
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The reforms, disclosed in a joint statement by Chijioke Nwankwoeze, director of FCTA land administration, and Lere Olayinka, senior special assistant to the minister on public communications and social media, are designed to address long-standing issues with delayed payments, revenue collection, and land speculation.
