FCT Highway 105: Jubilation as Wike Approves N1.1bn Compensation for Affected Property Owners
- Nyesom Wike approved N1.1 billion compensation for residents whose properties were affected by the construction of FCT Highway 105
- Wike pledges immediate payment of the compensation to ensure no delays in the project’s completion
- The minister expresses satisfaction with the compensation process, emphasizing that the fund will eliminate any excuses for delay
FCT, Abuja - Residents whose properties were affected by the construction of FCT Highway 105, popularly known as the Kuje road corridor, are set to receive N1.1 billion in compensation.
The announcement was made by Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), during a project inspection on Tuesday, November 19.
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After touring the project site and reviewing the valuation report, Wike expressed satisfaction with the compensation process and pledged immediate action to ensure timely payment, as reported by Vanguard.
His words:
“One is really impressed with what we have seen. I have come here to see for myself the report on the valuation of what we are supposed to pay.
“When I got the files for approval, I said, look, it would be proper for me to see for myself the kind of structures that we are going to pay for.”
The minister emphasized that the compensation would eliminate delays and allow the contractor to focus on completing the project efficiently, The Punch reported.
“I am happy with what I have seen. I will immediately approve it so that they can start paying the compensation so that the work will not be delayed.
"The entire estimate they gave is about N1.1 billion to pay for those whose properties are affected.
"We are going to make it available so that the contractor will not find any excuse for delay,” he added.
Wike approves new minimum wage for FCT workers
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike, has approved the N70,000 as the new minimum wage for administration staff in the nation’s capital.
Wike approved the payment of the N70,000 minimum wage on Monday, November 18, 2024.
The Press Secretary to the Head of the Civil Service of the FCT, Anthony Odeh, made this known in a statement issued on Tuesday, November 19, The Punch reports.
Source: Legit.ng
