FCT Minister, Ezenwo Nyesom Wike has stated that Abuja Rail Mass Transit (ART) undertaking is now 97 p.c accomplished and will likely be prepared for commissioning by Might 29.

Addressing newsmen after an inspection tour of the Metro Station in Central Space and the station on the Nnamdi Azikiwe Worldwide Airport, Abuja, on Friday, April 5, Wike stated President Bola Tinubu had authorised the schedule for the inauguration of tasks to have fun his one 12 months in workplace.

He stated; 

“We’re very completely happy. We’re virtually 97 per cent accomplished. All works are ongoing to ensure that the Might supply date is a actuality. I consider this is without doubt one of the tasks Mr President want to inaugurate as a result of it is vitally key to the event of the financial system. 

“For me, it’s a dream come true, and we’re completely happy that in any case stated and completed, the metro line will likely be put to make use of for Nigerians, come Might 29. 

“I’m actually impressed with the contractor, China Civil Engineering Development Company CCECC. The corporate has assured us that each one the renovation works on the stations will likely be prepared earlier than the commissioning date”

On whether or not the rail traces could be prolonged to areas experiencing excessive visitors, the minister stated; 

“I’m not committing something now, as a result of we’re taking every little thing step-by-step. We’ve to to begin with, think about the monetary implications. Linking areas like Nyanya are necessary, little doubt about it. We are going to speak to the contractor to see what we will do, however for now, there isn’t any dedication.”