The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said that the development projects being commissioned across Abuja would not have been achieved without the support and backing of President Bola Tinubu.

Wike made the statement on Monday during the commissioning of the Water Supply Network to Karu Satellite Town, one of the projects unveiled as part of activities marking President Tinubu’s third year anniversary in office.

The President was represented at the event by Vice President Kashim Shettima.

According to Wike, the project was a result of President Tinubu’s directive to extend infrastructure development beyond the city centre to satellite towns and surrounding communities.

“Mr President, you will recall that last year when you were having the second year anniversary and commissioning of Abuja Greater Water Supply, you did say that we should move from the city to the Satellite Town,” Wike said.

He explained that funds were provided in the 2025 national budget for water supply projects in satellite communities within the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Karu, neighbouring communities, and Bwari Area Council.

Wike said the timely release of budgetary allocations by the President made it possible for the project to be completed within a short period.

“Mr President, because you directed the full and early release of what was provided in the national budget, today, less than one year, you have come back to commission the provision of water in Karu and its neighbouring communities,” he said.

The minister noted that the contract for the project was awarded in August 2025 and completed within less than a year, adding that a similar water project in Bwari Area Council would be commissioned on July 14.

“But for your support, it won’t have been possible. In just one year, this contract was awarded like the ES has said, it was awarded in August last year and we are in June commissioning it fully, which is less than one year,” he stated.

Wike emphasised that infrastructure development should not be limited to roads and other projects within Abuja city, stressing the importance of providing essential services such as water supply to residents of satellite towns.

“Like you have said, it’s not only providing infrastructure in the city, it’s not only providing roads in the satellite towns, but that which is very fundamental, which is water, must also be given to the people,” he said.

The minister expressed confidence that residents of the affected communities would appreciate the impact of the project, adding that it demonstrated the progress of the Renewed Hope Agenda.

“I’m sure that the community would be happy and smiling that, to the glory of God, the Renewed Hope Agenda is working and people can see it,” Wike added.