‘If I Ask For Free Land, Don’t Give Me, Deliver Abuja Metro Line For Nigerians’

The President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu on Sunday charged the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike to ensure the Abuja metro line is completed as soon as possible.

President Tinubu gave the charge while speaking at the Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), in Abuja.

Stressing the importance of the project, the President told the FCT Minister that he wants to ride on the Abuja metro line and urged him to ensure he delivers on the project for the greater good of Nigerians.

“I could see our chief host, the landlord of Abuja. Stick at it, I want to ride on your metro line.

“If I ask for free land, don’t give me, but deliver the metro line for the good and greatest number of Nigerians.” President Tinubu said.

Wike Issues Deadline For Completion Of Abuja Light Rail Project

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has directed the complete payment to the Chinese Concession Company in order to conclude the rehabilitation of the Abuja light rail project within eight months.

Wike gave the ultimatum on Wednesday during an inspection of the Abuja Metro Station in Idu and at the Airport Station on his first assignment outside the office.

He further asserted that the task of restoring the Abuja metro had become crucially fundamental as part of President Bola Tinubu’s promise to alleviate the suffering of Nigerians within the shortest possible time.

At the main terminal of the metro station, Wike, flanked by the Minister of State for FCT, Mairiga Mahmud, and other officials of the ministry, addressed the contractors and questioned the quality of work.

Proceeding on the tour, the FCT minister took the train ride from the metro station, through the Idu Station, and then to the Airport Station.