FCT Highway 105: Jubilation as Wike approves N1.1 billion compensation for affected property owners

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  • Nyesom Wike approved N1.1 billion compensation for residents whose properties were affected by the construction of FCT Highway 105
  • Wike promises immediate payment of the compensation to avoid any delay in the completion of the project
  • The minister expresses his satisfaction with the compensation process and emphasizes that the fund will remove all excuses for delay

FCT, Abuja – Residents whose properties were affected by the construction of FCT Highway 105, popularly known as the Kuje road corridor, is expected to receive N1.1 billion in compensation.

The announcement was made by Nyesom WikeMinister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), during a project inspection on Tuesday, November 19.

Cheer as Wike approves N1.1 billion compensation for affected property owners
Cheer as Wike approves N1.1 billion compensation for affected property owners
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After a tour of the project location and reviewing the appraisal report, Wike expressed satisfaction with the compensation process and promised immediate action to ensure timely payment, as reported by Vanguard.

His words:

“You’re really impressed with what we’ve seen. I came here to see for myself the report on the valuation of what we have to pay.

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“When I received the files for approval, I said: look, it would be good if I could see for myself what kind of structures we are going to pay for.”

The minister emphasized that the compensation would eliminate delays and allow the contractor to focus on completing the project efficiently, The Punch reports.

“I’m happy with what I saw. I will approve it immediately so that they can start paying out the compensation and the work will not be delayed.

“The full estimate they gave is about N1.1 billion to pay for those whose properties were affected.

“We are going to make it available so that the contractor will not find any excuse for delay,” he added.

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Previously, Legit.ng reported that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike, approved it the N70,000 as the new one minimum wage for administrative staff in the country’s capital.

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Wike approved the payment of the N70,000 minimum wage on Monday, November 18, 2024.

The Press Secretary to the Head of Civil Service of the FCT, Anthony Odeh, made this known in a statement issued on Tuesday, November 19, The Punch reports.

Source: Legit.ng