EROSION CONTROL, ROAD IMPROVEMENT: FCT MINISTER COMMISSIONS PROJECTS IN SABON LUGBE, KAFE … CHARGES RESIDENTS TO JUSTIFY GOVERNMENT INVESTMENT

The Honourable Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello has commissioned erosion control and road improvement projects in Sabon Lugbe and Kafe areas of the Territory.

Malam Bello who told residents of both communities to justify Government’s investment in their communities by ensuring proper maintenance of the projects for the overall development of the areas, also said the projects were aimed at checking flooding and gully erosion problems in both communities.

Speaking in Sabon Lugbe the Minister said “I want to appeal to members of this community to take good care of this road, to make sure that the road shoulders are protected, to make sure that the drains are left free and no debris is allowed in there. If you do that collectively, this road and the erosion control project will last you for a very long time and it’s going to increase the beauty of this area and obviously also, the value of your investments and properties”.

The Minister expressed appreciation to President Muhammadu Buhari for approving the various Ecological Fund projects sited in the FCT and also commended the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation and the Ecological Fund Office for ensuring that the jobs were well done.

Speaking earlier, the Permanent Secretary, Ecological Funds Office, Dr. Habiba Lawal said that the commissioning and handing over of the projects were expected to achieve the dual purpose of enabling the communities take over and exercise ownership of the projects while ensuring their maintenance and sustainability.

In his submission, the representatives of residents of Kafe District Arch. Emeka Asa, commended the FCT Minister and the Ecological Fund Office for coming to their rescue, adding that the project has opened up the area to more development.

Highlight of the event was the handing over of certificates of completion of projects to the AMAC Chairman, Adamu Candido, by the Ag. Secretary, Area Council Services Secretariat, Mrs. Omolara Olanipekun.

Also at the event were the Executive Secretary, FCDA, Engr Umar Gambo Jibrin, Ag Coordinator, Satellite Towns Development Department, Engr Obiora Nwankwo, Director of Engineering Services, FCDA, Engr Shehu Hadi Ahmed and other senior staff of the FCTA and Ecological Funds Office.