FEC approves N2.2bn for FCT infrastructure projects

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved requests of the
Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCDA) amounting to N2.2
billion for the reconstruction and rehabilitation of the Bill
Clinton Airport Drive as well as for the procurement of field
materials for the FCT Water Board.

Bill Clinton Drive, the spur road directly linking the Nnamdi
Azikiwe International Airport Road with the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua
Expressway is a major national and international gateway to both
the city and the country.

In his presentation, the FCT Minster, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello
noted that the road, which was constructed in the early eighties
and has since exceeded its lifespan of 20 years is currently in
serious need of rehabilitation.

The scope of work includes removal of existing bitumen and
pavements as well as carrying out asphalting, resurfacing shoulder
dressing and provision of surface water drainage among others.

It could be recalled that the Bill Clinton Drive rehabilitation
project is coming on the heels of the recent conclusion of works on
the Bill Clinton Interchange and bridge last year. The completion
which brought about a new lease of life for motorists on that road
was in keeping with the commitment of this Administration to
completing all ongoing critical infrastructure projects.

In a related development the FEC also approved FCTA’s request
for N273 Million for the provision of field materials for the
delivery of quality potable drinking water for FCT residents.

In doing this, the administration was mindful that the provision
of steady and uninterrupted potable drinking water supply to
residents of the Federal Capital Territory is very necessary to
meet World Health Organization(WHO) standards as well as the
Nigerian Drinking Water Quality Standards.

With these projects, the pledge of the FCT Minister to emphasise
effective delivery in the coming months is on course.

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved requests of the
Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCDA) amounting to N2.2
billion for the reconstruction and rehabilitation of the Bill
Clinton Airport Drive as well as for the procurement of field
materials for the FCT Water Board.

Bill Clinton Drive, the spur road directly linking the Nnamdi
Azikiwe International Airport Road with the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua
Expressway is a major national and international gateway to both
the city and the country.

In his presentation, the FCT Minster, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello
noted that the road, which was constructed in the early eighties
and has since exceeded its lifespan of 20 years is currently in
serious need of rehabilitation.

The scope of work includes removal of existing bitumen and
pavements as well as carrying out asphalting, resurfacing shoulder
dressing and provision of surface water drainage among others.

It could be recalled that the Bill Clinton Drive rehabilitation
project is coming on the heels of the recent conclusion of works on
the Bill Clinton Interchange and bridge last year. The completion
which brought about a new lease of life for motorists on that road
was in keeping with the commitment of this Administration to
completing all ongoing critical infrastructure projects.

In a related development the FEC also approved FCTA’s request
for N273 Million for the provision of field materials for the
delivery of quality potable drinking water for FCT residents.

In doing this, the administration was mindful that the provision
of steady and uninterrupted potable drinking water supply to
residents of the Federal Capital Territory is very necessary to
meet World Health Organization(WHO) standards as well as the
Nigerian Drinking Water Quality Standards.

With these projects, the pledge of the FCT Minister to emphasise
effective delivery in the coming months is on course.