110 Abuja Traffic Lights Non-Functional

As a result of the concern raised by residents of the Federal
Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja over the non-functional traffic
lights, the FCT Administration has revealed that out of the 172
traffic lights, only 62 are functioning.

Acting Secretary FCTA Transportation Secretariat, Usman Yahaya
who disclosed this yesterday while briefing reporters on the status
of traffic light installations in the Territory said short and
long-term measures have been initiated to fix the 110
non-functional traffic lights in the city.

Findings have also revealed that the development has caused
serious accidents due to no fault of the motorists.

Yahaya said the administration has intensified measures towards
addressing the challenges of random non-functional traffic
installations in Abuja.

To this end, he said adequate provision was made in the
recently-passed 2021 FCT Appropriation, which is awaiting
presidential assent to pave the way for the commencement of
procurement processes.

This will translate to tangible improvement in the repair of
non-functional traffic light installations, provision of critical
spare parts required for periodic maintenance.

As a result of the concern raised by residents of the Federal
Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja over the non-functional traffic
lights, the FCT Administration has revealed that out of the 172
traffic lights, only 62 are functioning.

Acting Secretary FCTA Transportation Secretariat, Usman Yahaya
who disclosed this yesterday while briefing reporters on the status
of traffic light installations in the Territory said short and
long-term measures have been initiated to fix the 110
non-functional traffic lights in the city.

Findings have also revealed that the development has caused
serious accidents due to no fault of the motorists.

Yahaya said the administration has intensified measures towards
addressing the challenges of random non-functional traffic
installations in Abuja.

To this end, he said adequate provision was made in the
recently-passed 2021 FCT Appropriation, which is awaiting
presidential assent to pave the way for the commencement of
procurement processes.

This will translate to tangible improvement in the repair of
non-functional traffic light installations, provision of critical
spare parts required for periodic maintenance.