FCTA Kicks -start Work on 780 hectares Maitama 11 Infrastructure Provision

By Lateef Taiwo

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has commence work on the provision of engineering infrastructure to 780 hectares Maitama 11 District of the nation’s capital.

At the ground breaking ceremony in Abuja on Saturday, the out going FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello
Said the project, costing N184 billion. when completed will open up the Federal Capital City to accommodate the increasing population of the territory.

The minister, who was represented by the permanent secretary FCT Administration, Mr Olusade Adesola, said the engineering infrastructure project marks the conclusion of the administration’s actualisation map of developing the territory.

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.

Bello noted that the administration is conscious of its responsibility to the residents of FCT, for the continuous provision of the requisite engineering infrastructure necessary for the growth of residential, commercial and social services.

He acknowledged the keen interest of the National Assembly in supporting the administration in all stages that led to the approval and award of the contract.

“We are committed to ensuring sustainable funding of the project from our internally generated revenue and other sources”

In his remarks, the Executive Secretary Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), Shehu Ahmed revealed that the contract was awarded to Messrs Dantata & Sawoe Nig. Ltd at the contract sum ot N184,366,505,342.50 with a completion period of 48 months.

This, he said was in addition to the numerous other achievements already recorded within the period of the outgoing Minister since he took over the mantle of leadership of the FCTA.

He said: “The District planned to be mixed development with provision for a Presidential resort amongst others.

“It is bounded to the North by Mpape, to the South by Gurku District and the Army Barracks, to the West by
Maitama Extension District and to the East by FCT/Nasarawa State
boarder.

“In line with the provisions of the Abuja Master Plan, infrastructure development of the city is being developed
progressIvely to meet-up with the rate of expansion of the City as well as availability of funds.

“The scope of work for the Development
of Maitama II District mainly include:
Site Clearance and Earthworks Road Works Storm Water Drainage System
Culvert of various sizes Confirmatory Site Tests Waste Water Drainage System, Water Distribution Network
Power Supply and Street Lighting
Conduits for Telecommunication”

The Managing Director, Dantata & Sawoe Mr Udo Heidschuster after receiving letter of handling over the site to his company from Executive Secretary FCDA, urged the communities around the site to corporate with the company to fast track its completion.

Heidschuster assured FCT Administration of delivering the work in line with the expected quality .