Minister Nyesom Wike has stated that FEC ratified the termination of the contract for development of Maitama 2, an area previously allocated to various citizens.
He said the Maitama 2 area had not less than 1700 allotees before the present government came to power, and the contract was awarded for the sum of N184 billion for the provision of infrastructure.
“But unfortunately after the award, the contractor was never on site. “It has taken over one year. So, we sought for the termination of the contract and start a new process of procurement and provide enough funds for the infrastructural development to take place.
“I can assure you that now that the contract has been terminated we will move quickly to start the process and make sure that we develop the area,” said Wike.
The project was initiated by the previous Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mallam Muhammad Bello.
The project, estimated to cost N184 billion, when completed is expected to open up the Federal Capital City to accommodate the growing population, provide access linking the FCT and Nasarawa State and thereby reducing the traffic gridlock frequently experienced on the Abuja – Keffi Expressway, specially at AYA roundabout.
He said the Maitama II District, which covers 780 hectares of land mass on the hills of Mpape, will have presidential resort as one of the features to be accommodated.
