The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has approved N36.5 billion for the execution of several projects in its satellite towns.
Mr Abdulkadir Zulkiflu, Coordinator, Satellite Towns Development Department, FCTA, disclosed this in Abuja on Thursday, while briefing newsmen on the outcome of the FCT Executive Committee meeting, the first in 2025.
Zulkiflu explained that out of the amount, 19.6 billion would be spent on the construction of multi-event sport centres and N13.9 billion on the construction of two magistrate courts.
He added that N3 billion would also be spent on the procurement and installation of a 33kv power supply and streetlight system.
The coordinator said that the committee approved the award of contract for the construction of a multi-event sport Complex in Abuja, Lot A and B.
He said that Lot A, sited at Area 3 and Area 10, Garki District, was awarded to Earthgain Energy and Environmental Services Ltd at N9.9 billion.
He added that Lot B, sited at Kafe District, behind Life Camp, was awarded to Tegwa-Tegwa Nigeria Ltd, at N9.7 billion.
Zulkiflu said that the projects were expected to be completed within 12 months.
“The committee also approved the construction of two magistrates’ courts in Asokoro and Garki Districts, at the cost of N7.6 billion and N6.3 billion respectively.
“The projects, expected to be delivered within 15 and 18 months respectively, were initiated to improve access to justice and legal services in the FCT,” he said.
The coordinator further said that a total of N3 billion was approved for the construction of a 33kva power supply for communities from Dawaki to Bwari.
He added that the amount would also cover a contract for the provision of a solar street light system on Arab Road and U-Shape Road in the same locations.
He said that the contract, awarded to CGC Nigeria Ltd would be completed in six months. According to him, the move is to improve the security system of satellite towns.