We Are Not Building Roads For EFCC – Wike

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has stated that his administration is building roads for development purposes.

He noted that he is committed to developing the capital city through the provision of access roads.

The Minister rubbished reports claiming that the roads were being built for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

Wike said this while flagging off the construction of the access road, leading to the site of the new academy of the EFCC in Giri District, Abuja, on Thursday.

Speaking during the flag-off ceremony, the minister explained that the provision of access roads would encourage the development of the real estate sector, enhance access to the markets for agricultural produce, and also decongest the Abuja city centre.

Noting that some parts of the FCT were undeveloped due to the lack of access roads, the FCT Minister said, “With the access road, everybody will come and develop, and that is what we are looking for so that we will decongest the city.”

He said: “The community is also going to benefit. People will now build houses, and farmers will bring their produce to the city. That is the whole essence of opening up everywhere.

“So, let it not be said that we are building roads for the EFCC. We are not building roads for the EFCC. We are building roads to open up access and develop areas and, of course, they are one of the beneficiaries.”