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Ahead of President Tinubu's second anniversary, FCT Minister, Barr. Ezenwo Nyesom Wike inspected ongoing projects, including the ICC renovation by Julius Berger, the N16 access road by CGC, and the Maitama-Katampe bridge.

The Minister expressed general satisfaction with the quality and pace of work on all the inspected projects.

Wike, however, voiced strong disapproval regarding the subcontracting of the main ICC conference hall's furnishing to a separate contractor, deeming this arrangement "unacceptable."

The Minister emphasized that he expects a uniform standard of quality throughout the ICC renovation, implying that different contractors for different parts could lead to inconsistencies.

He stated, "You cannot say the upper part is furnished by Julius Berger and the lower part is furnished by another company. It’s not acceptable to me."

The FCT Minister said he has summoned key officials, including representatives from Julius Berger, the Executive Secretary of the FCDA, and the GMD of the Abuja Investment Company to provide clarification on who authorized the subcontracting and the funding arrangements.

The Minister made it clear that he approved the entire ICC renovation contract with Julius Berger and is demanding answers about the involvement of another entity. He hinted at potential consequences if any "shady" dealings are uncovered, stating, "...if anything shady went on, you will hear that I have applied the big stick. Nobody will be a sacred cow.”

Speaking on the observed progress on the Arterial Road N16 project, the Minister expressed his satisfaction with the quality of work being delivered by CGC. He noted the continuous work being carried out, even at night, based on security reports, and expressed confidence that the project would be completed within the stipulated timeframe to commemorate the President’s second-year anniversary.

 He commended the company and assured residents of the istration’s commitment to timely completion.

The Minister said: “I’m happy with what the company, CGC, is doing. From the security reports, even when you come here at night, they are working. I believe by the grace of God, they will meet up with the timeline for the second-year anniversary of Mr. President.

 “I’m happy with the quality job they have done. I’m sure those who are living within this neighborhood are happy with what they are seeing now. So, I congratulate them, and I assure them on our part, we will do what we can to make sure the job is completed on schedule.”

Wike is making a valid point here.

Civil servants are worse than politicians.

The only good thing about this istration is wike.

Wike is a man of integrity. I love that he is demanding answers and ability.

This is the Wike we all know.

Na someone in the Civil service go arrange such shady move. He doesn't need to look far.

Good one

Wike is a man of integrity really? are you guys having short memory...

Wike is a media maniac. He likes the camera, no doubt he is working but my issue with him is that he lacks ability for those saying he is a man of integrity. A man that speaks from both side of his mouth that embraced cancer instead of malaria like he said.
All wike said btw. 3 to eight years ago, be is currently saying the opposite, where is the integrity.

If u say he is able, he should go and for his eight years reign in rivers state and reconcile his with fubara who was is financial crony in crime then.

A chichidodo bird doesn't eat maggots but eat worms that eat maggots

kokoA:
Civil servants are worse than politicians.

bro they are the same furkin thing my brother no difference...

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When it comes to work, give it to Wicked Wike no doubt...
But him too dey run his mouth 👄 chochochocho as if he knew what will happen tomorrow

Neither here nor there.

kokoA:
Civil servants are worse than politicians.

Na civil servants dey teach politicians how to

Wike is a no nonsense person.

Shady deals would be exposed

funshint:
Na someone in the Civil service go arrange such shady move. He doesn't need to look far.

u go dey hear, shey we no go chop ni

lokito:
A chichidodo bird doesn't eat maggots but eat worms that eat maggots

That is incorrect. When I read Ur comment I knew it does not tally with the explanation from the novel " the beautiful ones are not yet born"

Chichidodo hates human excrement with all its soul, but only feeds on maggot. The maggot the bird loves so much grow best in human excrement. The bird spends most of the time next to human excrement making faces and flapping its feathers due to the foul smell but at the same time trying to get the maggots from the same excrement

kerry57:
Wike is a media maniac. He likes the camera, no doubt he is working but my issue with him is that he lacks ability for those saying he is a man of integrity. A man that speaks from both side of his mouth that embraced cancer instead of malaria like he said.
All wike said btw. 3 to eight years ago, be is currently saying the opposite, where is the integrity.

If u say he is able, he should go and for his eight years reign in rivers state and reconcile his with fubara who was is financial crony in crime then.

he is a politician, mention one Nigerian politician that doesn't do all what u stated above... Jst one

VnAhunnaPl:
Wike is making a valid point here.

At the end the same company will do the contract (if they can get the contract, they should have the connections), but maybe under Julius Berger's name. JB is not a furnishing firm, they also subcontract this area, and take responsibility

Wike is a very active and proactive human being. He covers all angles. I like him for that. He also has his ears, eyes, legs, arms are just everywhere.

I was at the ICC late last to enquire using there for a conference and was highly disappointed at the pace of work and even the finishings. Julius Bergers involvement in contracts in Nigeria should be reevaluated. They have grown so big and now clearly working in cross purpose with government. It's same thing they did with Abuja-Kaduna-Kano Expressway until the government through Umahi revoked a part of the contract.

On the other hand I doff my hat for the Chinese guys CGC, very consistent and diligent in their delivery of projects nationwide. They are really doing great jobs in Abuja and other parts of the country and with less noise and grandstanding.

kerry57:
Wike is a media maniac. He likes the camera, no doubt he is working but my issue with him is that he lacks ability for those saying he is a man of integrity. A man that speaks from both side of his mouth that embraced cancer instead of malaria like he said.
All wike said btw. 3 to eight years ago, be is currently saying the opposite, where is the integrity.

If u say he is able, he should go and for his eight years reign in rivers state and reconcile his with fubara who was is financial crony in crime then.

Have you invited him to render and he fails to do so?

Why not forward a petition to efcc to audit his eight years..if you don't have the locus standi, you can instigate the rivers people or the fubara fan base to do it on your behalf.

Show me politician who does not speak from both side of the mouth? And I will show you a fool who believes that politics is an exact science.

Wike is on fire. Abuja residents should expect good development from him

I don’t like Wike personality but it would be beneficial to have someone like him rule Nigeria some day. He knows how to control situations. There is a high probability that he would deliver.

Salewa97:
Wike is a man of integrity. I love that he is demanding answers and ability.

This is the Wike we all know.

by awarding inflated contract to cronies thereby recieving kickbacks

Na this wike son day take over from his father. This will be the youngest commissioner Rivers State will produce

Cmanforall:

At the end the same company will do the contract (if they can get the contract, they should have the connections), but maybe under Julius Berger's name. JB is not a furnishing firm, they also subcontract this area, and take responsibility

Don't say things you have no knowledge about.

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It seems like this civil servants in Abuja does not know how Wike works and expects things to be done.

He has given the go ahead that the entirety of the project be given to JB and someone along the line is subcontracting an aspect of it which is "furnishing" of the building. !!!!

Does the subcontractor know the standard of JB furnishing or were they given a template on what type and quality of furnishing to be done.....


Make someone no go do wetin go enter voluntary retirement or outright demotion oOoOO.

Minister Wike should please make a scapegoat out of this..

Majority of civil servants are highly corrupt!!!

kerry57:
Wike is a media maniac. He likes the camera, no doubt he is working but my issue with him is that he lacks ability for those saying he is a man of integrity. A man that speaks from both side of his mouth that embraced cancer instead of malaria like he said.
All wike said btw. 3 to eight years ago, be is currently saying the opposite, where is the integrity.

If u say he is able, he should go and for his eight years reign in rivers state and reconcile his with fubara who was is financial crony in crime then.

You people just say such funny things that makes one question your education level - Wike should go and where? Have the s he left behind been questioned by the relevant authorities? Is there a pending reconciliation of s that we don't know about?

[quote author=CapitalLens post=135103349][/quote]

Wike, the man of the moment.

Whosoever says you are a media maniac should tell their own state governors to perform like you do and showcase the achievements for the world through the same media.

I just wonder why people hate to celebrate performance.

Call it whatever, Wike is working.

Peace!

NwokoloOwa:
Wike is a very active and proactive human being. He covers all angles. I like him for that. He also has his ears, eyes, legs, arms are just everywhere.

I was at the ICC late last to enquire using there for a conference and was highly disappointed at the pace of work and even the finishings. Julius Bergers involvement in contracts in Nigeria should be reevaluated. They have grown so big and now clearly working in cross purpose with government. It's same thing they did with Abuja-Kaduna-Kano Expressway until the government through Umahi revoked a part of the contract.

On the other hand I doff my hat for the Chinese guys CGC, very consistent and diligent in their delivery of projects nationwide. They are really doing great jobs in Abuja and other parts of the country and with less noise and grandstanding.

Forget about what Umahi is blabbing about that Abuja Kano road, Julius Berger did a good job there. Perhaps the best or second in the country.