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...says compensation package increased to N1.3 billion

The Honourable Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr. Ezenwo Nyesom Wike has reiterated the commitment of the FCT istration to the payment of fair compensation to all owners of the recently demolished structures along the corridor of the Arterial Road N16 in Gishiri community, Katampe District, Abuja.

The FCT Minister made the pledge when he met with the representatives of the affected residents in Gishiri community, led by the Chairman of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Hon. Christopher Maikalangu, in his Life Camp official residence in Abuja on Monday, March 17, 2024, to address their concerns.

The Minister emphasized that the demolition exercise was carried out in the interest of public good, specifically to open up Abuja and enhance its status as a world-class city. He stressed that the project, which will see the completion of the Arterial Road N16, is not for personal gain but for the overall development of the FCT.

"There is no intention to suffer anybody," the Minister stated. "Government is for the people. There is no government that comes and says I want to suffer these people. It’s not possible. The essence of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s istration is the Renewed Hope. People have lost hope in this country and he said look, I’m going to bring back that hope. So, let nobody have at the back of his or her mind that our intention is to suffer you. It’s not possible and we can’t do that."

Acknowledging the challenges faced by those affected, the Minister revealed that the initial compensation budget of N655 million was scaled up to N1.3 billion to mitigate the economic impact. He clarified that the compensation rates were determined by government valuation standards and assured that due process was followed to ensure fairness and transparency.

Barr. Wike also took a strong stance against any form of discrimination in compensation payments, particularly between indigenous and non-indigenous residents, insisting that all owners of the affected structures must be duly compensated. "I’ve told you not to do that. There is nowhere in this world that there are non-indigenes," the Minister asserted. "If I have a property and road is ing there, why will you not pay me my money? Why will you say I am non-indigene? Where does it work?"

The Minister directed officials responsible for the disbursement of compensation funds to ensure that all eligible owners of affected structures receive the full amount of their approved compensation. He warned against any form of malpractice, stating, "Go and pay them their money and the exact amount.”

Addressing HRH Bala Akusu, Chief of Gishiri village regarding reported uncooperative behavior, the Minister expressed disappointment, reminding the Chief of previous meetings and agreements. He emphasized the urgency of completing the project by May and cautioned against obstructing development efforts.

The Minister also cautioned traditional rulers against issuing threats or engaging in acts that could disrupt peace. "We cannot allow people to take laws into their hands. No threat can work. I’m here to help you and you. Mr. President has said look, do this thing but in doing it, give them human face. But giving it human face does not mean that the job will not go on."

He called for understanding and cooperation, particularly regarding the relocation process and the provision of essential services like water to satellite towns. He emphasized that the FCT istration has demonstrated inclusivity by appointing indigenous residents to key positions, including the Head of Service and Permanent Secretaries.

"We have given you Head of Service, we have given you Permanent Secretaries, which has never happened, instead of you to rally round to this government in what they are doing, you are issuing threats," the Minister stated.

The Minister reiterated the government’s commitment to inclusive development and urged all stakeholders to work together to ensure the successful completion of the Arterial Road N16 project.

Speaking earlier, representative of a youth group in Gishiri community, Adamu Godwin Umar thanked the FCT Minister for his and commitment to addressing the issue of compensation for the affected residents.

He explained that the residents were not against the government's compensation efforts but rather complained about the location proposed for their relocation, which he described as a swampy area.



The Minister promised to visit the proposed relocation area on Wednesday.

Wike is doing a great job.

Wike is a man of the people.

I love the way he is handling this issue.

Wike no send anybody, he strongly believes when his turn comes to become president, he will just pay cash for it

Meanwhile sit at home continues in the cannibal enclave

Wike is working!

Compensating is the best not abandoning them to thier fate . The money should get to the right people though because there is always an avenue for someone to siphon this kind of fund

Please hold FCDA officials. Half of the compensation money will be looted

We need someone like Wike as president

Wike don turn Abuja to construction site

The former ediot FCT minister was busy building public toilets all over Abuja as if na shit their citizens come to shit

Wike na man you be

Didijiji:
Wike don turn Abuja to construction site

The former ediot FCT minister was busy building public toilets all over Abuja as if na shit their citizens come to shit

Gen. Idi Amin Wike Dada! The most performing minister since the inception of Nigeria.

Wicked wike d land-grabber

see the 3rd pic guy in blue shirt 👁 like if I catch this WIKED man

Compensation before demolition...
Abi d owners wey no get money again go stay 4 under bridge..

Compensation should come before demolition

Ogbodavies:
Compensation before demolition...
Abi d owners wey no get money again go stay 4 under bridge..

Person go build for road Government pull am down, originally they never deserved any compensation but government decided to give a human face to it by relocating them and paying them back the value of what they lost as compensation, imagine free land plus money to build. How else dem dey try for person again?

tundegan:
Wike is a man of the people.

I love the way he is handling this issue.

How much are u people paid to spew nonsense on this site on daily basis.. Eranko

I pray he doesn't forgets and do as he has said.

NiRfreak:

How much are u people paid to spew nonsense on this site on daily basis.. Eranko

When last do visit Abuja? Or I will like know your view on this woke istration

2aces:
Wike no send anybody, he strongly believes when his turn comes to become president, he will just pay cash for it

Reason he want to pocket rivers..

But not possible cos north will not allow him become president..
But he will be better than the TT, last T means terrible o

lathrowinger:


When last do visit Abuja? Or I will like know your view on this woke istration

I bet it u haven't even been to Abuja..
If so, tell me the modus operandi of the demolition in gishiri
Mugus like u always been deceived.. Just loud empty barrels

People's house are demolished with properties still in there while they are away or even in their presence... E no go better for all of u... And u are here talking abt compensation
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The 1. 3 billion compensation is not even up to the amount used to purchase two plots of land in some area of Guzape, asokoro or maitama (which is just opposite gishiri the place being demolished so that the elite can take over the land)... And that's the amount for compensation
Some people were compesated with 100k, 80k , 300k is that compensation for destroying land property and displaying home and businesses of people
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You people are thieves... Nonsense

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I didn't know FCT Minister is a powerful ministerial position until wike was given.
The man name is on every daily news paper week in week out, it really open people's eyes to that position.
He even more popular on infrastructure than most of the governor.

NiRfreak:

I bet it u haven't even been to Abuja..
If so, tell me the modus operandi of the demolition in gishiri
Mugus like u always been deceived.. Just loud empty barrels

I no dey fight you, just tell me if wike is working or not?

triple996:
Meanwhile sit at home continues in the cannibal enclave

A vandalized brain will never rise again!