Abuja – The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, announced that the long‑delayed relocation of the Apo Mechanics Village to the Wassa informal sector has finally been implemented under President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
Wike made the statement after inspecting several ongoing projects in the capital on Thursday, including the Wassa informal sector roads, Road CN2 in Katampe, the OSEX Main Carriageway and Gaduwa Road. He described the relocation as a “major breakthrough” and noted that previous administrations had repeatedly failed to move mechanics and traders from Apo, whereas the current government has taken concrete steps to resolve the issue.
“This is another promise made and fulfilled. The issue of Apo Mechanics relocation has been a thorny issue since the administration of the FCT, but thank God, under the administration of Bola Tinubu, it is no longer a promise; it is now a fulfilled promise,” Wike said.
According to the minister, most of the internal roads within the Wassa informal sector are near completion. The next phase will involve installing solar‑powered streetlights and a water supply scheme to support businesses and residents. “You can see the informal sector. You can see the roads are almost completed. Very soon they will start putting the solar streetlights and then they will put water scheme,” he explained.
The development is expected to create a more conducive environment for artisans and traders and to boost the Federal Capital Territory’s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) through heightened commercial activity.
During the visit to the OSEX Main Carriageway project, Wike expressed satisfaction with the pace of work, particularly the completion of a major bridge that exceeded his expectations. “I was shocked that the bridge had been launched because when we were there last, they said in two to three weeks they would complete it and I didn’t believe it,” he remarked.
He also directed the extension of the OSEX II road project to the Wassa Junction, adding roughly 10 kilometres to improve movement and connectivity within the area.
In addition, the minister praised the quality of work on the Road CN2 project near Gishiri, where contractors have begun installing streetlights and walkways.
The relocation and associated infrastructure upgrades signal a shift in the Tinubu administration’s approach to urban planning in the capital, aiming to resolve longstanding settlement issues while enhancing economic activity and service delivery. The next steps involve completing the remaining road works, installing the promised utilities, and monitoring the impact on local businesses and revenue generation.
