Wike announces plans to end “One-Chance” in Abuja, approves bus terminal for Bwari, Gwagwalada

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Barrister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, has announced plans by the FCT Administration (FCTA) to establish new bus terminals in Bwari and Gwagwalada Area Councils as part of a broader strategy to improve transportation and enhance security in the nation’s capital.

Barrister Wike made the announcement on Saturday, May 17, 2025, during an inspection tour of key infrastructure projects in the territory. These included the major renovation of the International Conference Centre (ICC) and the upgrading of the Ushafa, War College, and Army Checkpoint roads in the Bwari Area Council.

The minister’s remarks were contained in a statement issued by Rabi Musa Umar, Assistant Director of Press at the Office of the Honourable Minister, on Saturday.

Speaking to journalists after the inspection, the Minister explained that the upcoming bus terminals in Bwari and Gwagwalada would complement existing ones in the city centre and offer residents safer and more efficient travel options.

According to him, “We have agreed that we are going to establish one bus terminal in Gwagwalada and one in Bwari. This will ensure that people can safely and securely travel from Bwari and Gwagwalada to various parts of the city, including Mabushi, Kugbo, and the Central Business District bus terminal. By providing these designated terminals, we aim to eliminate the problem of ‘one chance’ and ensure the safety of commuters.”

Barrister Wike also reaffirmed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to bridging infrastructural gaps in the FCT, stressing that the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda places priority on both the city centre and satellite communities.

“The government of President Ahmed Bola Tinubu is particularly concerned about and paying attention to the satellite towns,” he said, noting that rural transformation remains a key pillar of the administration’s development strategy.

Highlighting progress made under this agenda, the Minister cited ongoing projects such as the 12-kilometre road linking the entire Ushafa area and the dualization of the Kuje-Gwagwalada road as evidence of the administration’s commitment.

He also pointed to the ongoing upgrade of the International Conference Centre, describing it as a critical part of President Tinubu’s vision to equip Nigerians with world-class infrastructure.

Wike emphasized the long-term benefits of these infrastructural developments, stating they would reduce travel time between satellite towns and the city centre, encourage more residents to live outside the congested urban core, and ultimately reverse the rural-to-urban migration trend.

“It will be a different thing, and people will no longer be compelled to live in the cities,” the Minister said.

Wike announces plans to end “One-Chance” in Abuja, approves bus terminal for Bwari, Gwagwalada