The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has reiterated the dedication of the FCT Administration to the assessment and enhancement of the Abuja Master Plan.
Wike expressed this during a meeting with a delegation from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in Abuja on Tuesday.
The FCT Minister noted that the initiative, which focuses on the Review and Upgrading of the Integrated Urban Development Master Plan for Abuja, will be carried out in collaboration with JICA.
“For us, be assured that it is a project that we are committed to, and we will do all we can to see that the project comes to fruition,” Wike said.
The minister assured the JICA team that all expectations from the FCTA regarding the project’s implementation would be fulfilled in a timely manner.
The former Governor of Rivers State also expressed his commitment to enhancing collaboration with JICA for the development of the Federal Capital Territory, including its satellite towns and surrounding areas.
Additionally, Mr. Shehu Ahmad, the Executive Secretary of the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), emphasized that revising the 45-year-old Abuja Master Plan is essential for tackling the contemporary challenges faced by the capital city.
“We are talking about supporting facilities in terms of infrastructure, water supply, power supply, and stormwater and wastewater drainage systems.
“We are also looking at the need for a smart city for Abuja so that the city will be one of the top cities in the world.
“Urban mobility has remained a challenge, and we are feeling that they should look into those areas to enhance it,” Wike noted.
