FCTA approves N36.5 billion for sports complexes, magistrate courts, other projects across satellite towns 

Mr. Abdulkadir Zulkiflu, Coordinator of the Satellite Towns Development Department, FCTA, made this announcement on Thursday in Abuja while briefing newsmen on the outcome of the FCT Executive Committee meeting, the first of 2025.

The approval is part of the FCTA’s ongoing efforts to enhance infrastructure and improve the quality of life in the satellite towns of the Federal Capital Territory.

Zulkiflu explained that of the total amount, N19.6 billion would be allocated for the construction of multi-event sports centers, while N13.9 billion would be spent on building two magistrate courts.

He also added that N3 billion would be dedicated to the procurement and installation of a 33kva power supply and streetlight system.

The coordinator further mentioned that the committee approved the award of contracts for the construction of multi-event sports complexes in Abuja, Lot A and B.

He said that Lot A, located at Area 3 and Area 10 in Garki District, was awarded to Earthgain Energy and Environmental Services Ltd for N9.9 billion.

“The committee also approved the construction of two magistrate courts in Asokoro and Garki Districts, with costs of N7.6 billion and N6.3 billion respectively.

“These projects, expected to be delivered within 15 and 18 months respectively, aim to improve access to justice and legal services in the FCT,” he said.

The coordinator further stated that a total of N3 billion was approved for the construction of a 33kva power supply for communities from Dawaki to Bwari.

According to him, the initiative aims to improve the security system of the satellite towns.