The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has given the green light for the construction of 40 housing units for judges and justices in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). This initiative, a significant step under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, aims to improve the working and living conditions of judicial officers.
The announcement was made by the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, following a FEC meeting presided over by President Tinubu at the State House in Abuja.
Wike emphasized the need for secure and convenient accommodation for members of the judiciary, highlighting the government’s commitment to ensuring judges and justices no longer have to reside in rented houses or hotels.
“The President places great importance on the welfare of the judiciary,” Wike stated.
He said “It is unacceptable that our judges and justices are forced to live in rented houses or hotels, which are neither secure nor conducive to their work.
“As a result, the FCT, through the FCDA, has been directed to commence immediate construction of 40 residences in Kantampe.”
In addition to the residential project, the FEC also approved the development of key infrastructure to ensure easy access to the judicial quarters. This includes the construction of access roads from Artillery Road N11, Ring Road 1-N16 Shehu Shagari Way, and internal roads within the judges’ quarters, as well as roads connecting the Court of Appeal’s Abuja division.
Minister Wike also announced plans to develop over 75 kilometers of roads in satellite towns across the FCT, including Kwali, Gwagwalada, and Bwari. This broader infrastructure initiative is aimed at improving living standards in the capital and is expected to be completed by December.
He further revealed that the government had terminated a previously awarded contract for the development of Maitama 2 due to delays and insufficient progress. A new procurement process will be initiated to address the housing deficits and advance the area’s development.
This housing initiative is seen as a pivotal effort by the Tinubu administration to not only enhance the living conditions of judicial officers but also to strengthen the overall infrastructure in the nation’s capital.
