FCT MINISTER WIKE CRACKS DOWN ON UNAUTHORIZED ROAD NAMING IN ABUJA, SCOLD AMAC CHAIRMAN

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has issued a stern warning to Abuja Municipal Area Council Chairman Christopher Maikalangu, instructing him to stop the unauthorized naming of road projects financed by the FCT Administration. The warning was delivered during the flag-off ceremony for the construction of Road A09 in Abuja’s Asokoro area.

Wike emphasized the importance of following proper procedures in naming streets, criticizing the practice of naming roads after individuals without his administration’s knowledge or approval. “We cannot be doing roads… before you wake up, you name the streets… on a road we are suffering, looking for money to provide infrastructure,” Wike stated, expressing frustration over the unauthorized naming practices.

The Minister argued that road naming should reflect contributions to the area’s development and should not be influenced by monetary exchanges. Wike drew a distinction between satellite towns and the city itself, suggesting that while naming streets in satellite towns might be acceptable, city streets should be reserved for national honors as directed by the President.

“We cannot just name roads after people without proper consideration,” Wike’s remarks underscored ongoing concerns about governance and accountability in the naming of public infrastructure in Abuja. The Minister stressed the need for transparency in local government operations, highlighting his administration’s focus on ensuring proper processes are followed in managing FCT-funded projects.

Wike’s warning to Chairman Maikalangu reflects efforts to tighten oversight on infrastructure development and naming conventions in Nigeria’s capital territory, emphasizing alignment with broader developmental and national considerations.