By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, has described the pace of infrastructure development in the Federal Capital Territory as unprecedented, commending FCT Minister Nyesom Wike for the projects being delivered across Abuja.
Lokpobiri made the remarks after joining Wike on an inspection of ongoing road and infrastructure projects in the territory.
He said the scale of development was evident to residents and visitors, adding that even those who might disagree politically with Wike could acknowledge the infrastructure improvements.
“The level of development we are seeing in Abuja is unprecedented,” Lokpobiri said.
He congratulated Wike and President Bola Tinubu, crediting the President’s support for the progress recorded in the FCT.
The minister said he was particularly impressed by the road project around Apo and Games Village, which he noted was close to the National Assembly quarters where he resides.
Lokpobiri said he had not realised the project was ongoing until he joined the inspection, expressing surprise at the level of work completed within five months of its flag-off in July.
“I never even believed in my wildest dream that the route that we flagged off in July, July to now is about five months, and we are already seeing the level of completion,” he said.
He urged Nigerians to acknowledge and encourage public officials when they deliver on infrastructure projects, regardless of political differences.
“When somebody is performing, you need to encourage the person. That is the least that you can do,” he said.
Lokpobiri added that the projects had changed the landscape of Abuja and would benefit residents, including those who use the roads regularly.
