The federal government has given its approval for the allocation of N5.9 billion to fund the access roads for the Abuja light rail system.
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, disclosed this to State House correspondents on Monday following the Federal Executive Council meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa.
The minister noted that the President has set a timeline for the completion of the Abuja light rail, emphasizing the importance of addressing the roads that connect to the railway.
He said “Today, council approved the award of contract for the construction of access roads for the Abuja light rail.
“We are aware that Mr. president has given a directive that very soon he would want to ride on the right rail. Now that would not be possible if there are no access roads for commuters in communities around.
“Last week, council approved for a lot 3 but this was has to do with Lot 4. Lot 4 has to do with communities around the airport. If we don’t create access road it will be difficult. And so approved to Messers CCPCC at the cost of N5.9 billion,” he added.
