Minister says FCTA’s security measures, lighting projects, and infrastructure renewal are restoring public confidence
Calls for sustained vigilance as development expands to rural corridors
By Dr. Nafisat Makinde
Despite public concern over isolated security incidents, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr. Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, says Abuja remains one of the safest and most secure cities in Nigeria. He credited the improvement to ongoing security collaboration, renewed infrastructure works, and the “Light Up Abuja” initiative, which is transforming districts through solar-powered street lighting.
Wike made the remarks on Saturday, October 4, after inspecting key infrastructure projects in Wuye District and Kuje Area Council. He maintained that the nation’s capital has enjoyed relative calm compared to previous years, arguing that occasional incidents should not define the city’s overall security record.
“If there is one safe city in this country, I think Abuja is that city,” Wike declared, noting that the coordinated security response and visible infrastructural upgrades have restored confidence among residents.
Recent security reports from the FCT Police Command support the Minister’s claim, showing a steady decline in major crime incidents within the city centre over the past year, even as authorities continue to strengthen patrols in satellite communities.
The Minister, visibly pleased with progress on several construction sites, praised contractors for adhering to timelines. He said the eight-lane Airport Road–Kuje dual carriageway would drastically cut travel time and could be inaugurated during President Bola Tinubu’s third-anniversary celebration.
He further disclosed that the FCTA is taking firm steps to improve sanitation across the metropolis, with new waste-disposal contracts expected in two weeks. According to him, only capable firms will be engaged to sustain the cleanliness and livability of the capital city.
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