Residents of Kafe District in Abuja’s Municipal Area Council (AMAC) have initiated self-funded efforts to rehabilitate their deteriorating access road, despite its proximity to the residence of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike. The road, serving approximately 48 mass housing estates, has become nearly impassable, affecting daily commutes and local businesses.
In response to the government’s inaction, the Kafe District Stakeholders’ Forum (KDSF) has mobilized residents to contribute funds for the road’s rehabilitation. Chief Uche Okereke, Chairman of KDSF, has also come out to say that previous installations, including solar street lights, were also community-funded. He emphasized the urgency of the situation, stating that residents endure daily traffic gridlocks due to the road’s poor condition.
AMAC Chairman, Hon. Christopher Maikalangu, has also acknowledged the residents’ plight during a recent inspection and pledged to convey their concerns to Minister Wike. He assured that arrangements would be made to address the widening potholes early next year.
However, If left unattended, the potholes could widen significantly by next year, prompting residents to take it upon themselves to repair the access road.
Ambassador Alewa Akawu Nasiru, AMAC Technical Consultant on Tenement Rate Administration, urged residents to comply with tenement rate payments to support such initiatives.
While Minister Wike has been commended for infrastructure projects in areas like Saburi and Dei Dei, where road constructions have significantly improved local economies and reduced travel times, Kafe District and other internal roads remain overlooked.
Residents are hopeful that the Minister’s commitment to urban renewal will soon encompass their community, bringing much-needed relief and development.
