Senator Oluremi Tinubu, wife of President Bola Tinubu, will inaugurate the remodelled Abuja City Gate in May as part of activities marking the administration’s third anniversary, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr. Nyesom Wike, has disclosed.
Speaking on the project, Wike said the ongoing remodelling of the Abuja City Gate would redefine the capital’s identity and create a befitting entrance for the nation’s seat of power.
“We are remodelling the City Gate so that it truly reflects Abuja’s identity that once you arrive, you know you are in the city,” he said.
According to him, the redesigned structure will feature a water fountain symbolising the 36 states and the FCT, alongside recreational spaces for residents and visitors.
Wike credited the initiative to Senator Oluremi Tinubu, noting that her vision inspired the transformation of the iconic structure.
“This was initiated by the wife of the President. She said we cannot have the entrance of the city like that. We thank her for that vision,” he added.
The minister expressed satisfaction with the pace and quality of work, particularly commending Julius Berger for its performance.
“By and large, we are meeting timelines. We are happy with the quality of the job, and the contractors are also delivering,” Wike said, reaffirming the FCT Administration’s commitment to completing key infrastructure projects on schedule.
Wike made the disclosure on Thursday after inspecting ongoing projects across the Federal Capital Territory, including the Court of Appeal complex, judges’ quarters and housing for heads of courts.
He said the Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal, located in Daki Biyu, is nearing completion and would be ready for commissioning within the same period.
“With the Court of Appeal Abuja division… it is almost at a final stage now and will be handed over by May this year. We are hoping it will be part of the inauguration for the President’s third anniversary,” he said.
The minister also expressed satisfaction with progress at the judges’ quarters, noting that over 20 duplexes at the FCT High Court, alongside magistrates’ quarters, are close to completion and expected to be delivered by the end of May.
He explained that adjoining lands are being integrated into the quarters to enhance security and ensure proper access control.
“We have to make sure that those who will live within the judges’ quarters can be properly identified for security reasons. So we are taking over those adjoining areas,” he stated.
Wike further disclosed that residences for heads of courts including the Chief Judge of the FCT, President of the Court of Appeal, Chief Judge of the Federal High Court and President of the National Industrial Court would be completed by October.
Oluremi Tinubu to inaugurate remodeled Abuja City Gate in May as projects near completion — Wike
