Bwari, Gwagwalada Councils to Get New Bus Terminal – FCT Minister

By Sofia Adenekan

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has unveiled plans to construct new bus terminals in Bwari and Gwagwalada Area Councils.

This is part of it efforts to improve public transportation and enhance commuter safety within the Federal Capital Territorym (FCT).

The Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, announced the development on Saturday during an inspection tour of ongoing infrastructural projects in the Bwari Area Council.

These include the comprehensive renovation of the International Conference Centre (ICC), as well as road upgrades in Ushafa, War College, and Army Checkpoint areas.

Speaking to journalists after the inspection, Wike stated that the proposed bus terminals will complement existing transportation hubs in the city centre and serve as secure points for commuters traveling from satellite towns to key destinations such as Mabushi, Kugbo, and the Central Business District.

“We have agreed that we are going to establish one bus terminal in Gwagwalada and one in Bwari. This will ensure that people can safely and securely travel from Bwari and Gwagwalada to various parts of the city,” Wike said. “By providing these designated terminals, we aim to eliminate the problem of ‘one chance’ and ensure the safety of commuters.”

The Minister linked the project to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which emphasizes infrastructural development not just in the city centre but also in rural and satellite areas.

He cited the ongoing 12-kilometer road project connecting the entire Ushafa area, and the dualization of the Kuje-Gwagwalada road, as examples of the administration’s commitment to bridging infrastructure gaps.

According to Wike, enhancing infrastructure in the satellite towns is a strategic move to reduce travel time to the city, encourage residential settlement outside the city centre, and ultimately decongest Abuja’s urban core.

“The government of President Ahmed Bola Tinubu is particularly concerned about and paying attention to the satellite towns,” Wike affirmed. “Providing basic amenities in these areas will curb rural-to-urban migration, which is mostly driven by the lack of infrastructure in rural areas. It will be a different thing, and people will no longer be compelled to live in the cities.”

He also highlighted the extensive upgrade of the International Conference Centre as part of the administration’s effort to deliver world-class infrastructure in line with the President’s directive.