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The Honourable Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), on Monday, June 2, 2025, held a crucial meeting with the traditional chiefs and representatives of the Kpaduma and Guzape communities over the ongoing road construction project and the concerns raised regarding the evacuation of affected villagers.

The meeting, which took place at the FCT Minister’s conference room in Lifecamp, was convened at the instance of the Minister to address the growing tension surrounding the continued presence of residents in areas marked for development, particularly for the major road infrastructure intended to ease traffic and boost connectivity within the FCT.

During the discussion, the Honourable Minister emphasized the critical importance of the road project to the overall development plan of the capital city. He acknowledged the deep-rooted attachment the communities have to their ancestral lands but appealed for understanding, noting that government’s development efforts must sometimes involve difficult decisions.

In a bid to reach an amicable resolution, the Minister assured the chiefs and their people of government’s commitment to ensure justice and fairness.

He reiterated that every affected individual would be duly compensated and that Right of Occupancy (R of Os) for new resettlement areas would be provided without delay, as was the case with the Gishiri community in Katampe district.

"We are not here to displace anyone unjustly,” the Minister stated. “This is about building a better Abuja for all. We will ensure your people are properly compensated and given legal documents for their new homes".

The Minister, however, clarified that compensation would be paid for only the structures along the road corridor and not the entire community. He also directed that the compensation package should be doubled to ensure fairness.

"I have told the Director of Resettlement to go and make a valuation. But the rate you people are using is too small. Increase their rate. If they are earning N50, give them N100", the Minister stressed.

In response, the traditional leaders of Kpaduma and Guzape, led by the Sapeyi of Garki, Alhaji Usman Nga Kupi, expressed their appreciation to the FCT Minister for his transparency and willingness to engage them directly.

Acknowledging the development benefits the road project would bring to the area, the traditional leaders unanimously agreed to cooperate with the evacuation and resettlement process.

"We are grateful for the Honourable Minister’s assurance and the respect shown to our people. We will this effort in the interest of peace and progress", the Sapeyi remarked.

The meeting ended on a positive note, with both parties committing to ongoing dialogue and collaboration to ensure a smooth and respectful transition for all affected families.

is wike a content creator for nairaland

Wicked Wike!

Obidients' husband!

Okay

Good

Wike's media team are on overdrive in Nairaland...

This is the man holding the whole Rivers State hostage. Rivers people fall my hand sha. No levels at all.

I trust Emperor Wike

Very proud man

this man use obidiences leader to clean gutter. if obi ever become vp for agulu he will never forgive this man

Danisaint112:
This is the man holding the whole Rivers State hostage. Rivers people fall my hand sha. No levels at all.

Not him, it's the federal government

Abuja has never witnessed the type of developments Wike brings since he assumed the office.
Like him or 8ate him, Wike is a performer.

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They shld arrest any trouble seeker or mischief maker

Redoil:
is wike a content creator for nairaland

Are you a crying machine?

AmazingELixir:

Wike's media team are on overdrive in Nairaland...

Obi's team are desperately scouting for bad news and burials for Obi to attend.

Slayer Master

I wonder. Ohh

Redoil:
is wike a content creator for nairaland

Danisaint112:
This is the man holding the whole Rivers State hostage. Rivers people fall my hand sha. No levels at all.

Little kid. Politics is not a game of emotions.

When it comes to infrastructural development wike na oga on that , but wike osiwin 😁😅😄

SatoshiX:
Abuja has never witnessed the type of developments Wike brings since he assumed the office.
Like him or 8ate him, Wike is a performer.

WIke is the best …. We know the desperate miscreants who want to see him fall

Everyone in rivers state and the FCT is happy to have WIKE as minister

Danisaint112:
This is the man holding the whole Rivers State hostage. Rivers people fall my hand sha. No levels at all.

Them no get levels before.

Danisaint112:
This is the man holding the whole Rivers State hostage. Rivers people fall my hand sha. No levels at all.

Name of your state.

Good

Danisaint112:
This is the man holding the whole Rivers State hostage. Rivers people fall my hand sha. No levels at all.

rest

BafanaBafana:

Not him, it's the federal government

But orchestrated by him. You think he can't convince Tinubu out of it if he wants to? He /they just want to extend it just to humble him to accept his fraudulent salary request.
He simply sold Rivers state to Tinubu making it stress free for Tinubu.

Iweakbro:


Little kid. Politics is not a game of emotions.

Really? But emotions triggered the decision that was taken to place the state on standstill. Funny.

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Danisaint112:


Really? But emotions triggered the decision that was taken to place the state on standstill. Funny.

No emotions. Wike is a very straightforward person. If we agree on A, leave it on A. It's easy for you to say, because no be you.

If na you them wan sly, you go gree? You're saying this from a sentimental point of view.

AntiChristian:
Wicked Wike!

Obidients' husband!

Na seriously Wiked man. He killed plenty APC for 2015. He no take nonsense from zombyys that year.