Mr Christopher Maikalangu, the Chairman, Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), has flag-off the construction and rehabilitation of the Waru/Yimitu township Roads.
Speaking at the ceremony at the Old Chief Palace in Waru, near Apo mechanic in Abuja on Friday, the Chairman highlighted the indispensable role of road infrastructure in fostering development.
He said that the poor condition of the road had particularly affected pregnant women in the area.
Maikalangu reiterated his commitment to ensuring that the community received quality roads.
“The most expensive work in AMAC is road construction. And I put it to myself that I have done my research.
“What our people need most is road. It is road that will bring economic activities to our community. I am giving all my contractors two weeks to start and complete all road projects in the council.
“There is no community that will develop without access road. The community district head has repeatedly visited me and sought for the construction of this road linking two villages with more than 3,000 people,” he said.
He stressed his administration’s research-driven approach to prioritising infrastructure projects such as water, electricity, good roads, schools and hospitals to his people.
He expressed gratitude to the councillors of AMAC for approving the project, urging the community to applaud their efforts.
He assured the communities that construction would commence immediately with contractors arriving site on Saturday.
Maikalangu called for community cooperation, especially in accommodating any disruptions caused by the construction.
“Don’t tell me that we are tampering with your house and shop and need compensation.
“Do no come to me for compensation,”he said.
He emphasised the importance of collective support for the success of the project.
The chairman urged the youths to take active role in supervising the project, encouraging them to report any dissatisfaction with the work directly to him.
He also pledged to personal supervise the work to ensure that it is of high standard.
“Be my supervisor any stage that you are not satisfied with the job, please intimate me immediately,”
He said that AMAC’s development strategy involves a balanced distribution of resources across its 12 wards, encompassing not only roads but also electrification, water projects, schools, and healthcare facilities.
He emphasised the importance of equitable resource allocation and community understanding of these constraints.
Maikalangu reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to sustainable and impactful infrastructure projects.
He urged residents to support and cooperate with ongoing development efforts in the council.
On his part, Director of Works in AMAC, Mr Andrew Gaza, urged the communuty to cooperate to ensure early completion of the work.
Gaza who was represented by Haruna Galadima, said that the project encompasses 2.5 kilometers of road construction.
He assured that the work will adhere to high standards to ensure long-term benefits for the community. (NAN)
