Over 3,000 Abuja Residents Engaged in Bus Terminal Projects – Project Manager
The ongoing construction of three bus and taxi terminals in Abuja, initiated by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has provided employment opportunities for over 3,000 residents.
This was revealed by Mr. Rasheed Sholadoye, the Project Manager of Planet Projects, the company executing the terminals.
In July 2024, Minister Wike inaugurated the construction of the terminals at three strategic locations: Mabushi, Central Area, and Kugbo. The initiative is aimed at modernizing the transportation system within the FCT by providing secure and efficient travel hubs while also creating job opportunities for residents.
Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Mr. Sholadoye stated that the workforce comprises both skilled and unskilled artisans, as well as security personnel.
He emphasized that one of the contractual requirements mandated the employment of Abuja residents, aligning with the FCT Administration’s job creation strategy.
“FCT residents have benefited immensely from this project. We have employed a significant number of them,” Sholadoye stated.
“It’s difficult to provide an exact figure, but more than 3,000 residents have been engaged, and as construction progresses, even more will be employed.”
Sholadoye noted that construction at the Mabushi and Kugbo sites commenced in July 2024, while work at the Central Area terminal began two months later due to the need to relocate underground facilities near Eagle Square.
Despite the delay, he reassured that the projects remain on schedule.
“As of now, the Mabushi terminal is 92% complete, the Kugbo terminal is at 85%, and the Central Area terminal is approximately 50% complete,” he stated.
Providing an update on the completion timeline, Sholadoye expressed confidence that the Mabushi and Kugbo terminals would be ready for inauguration by the end of February 2025, while the Central Area terminal is expected to be completed by May 2025.
“These terminals are not just about transportation; they are designed to integrate commercial activities. Each terminal will feature modern amenities, including cinema halls where commuters can relax while waiting for their buses,” he added.
He further highlighted that the Central Area terminal would be equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, making it a landmark that Abuja residents would be proud of.
In May 2024, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) approved N96 billion for the construction of bus terminals and other transportation infrastructure in the FCT.
The allocated funds cover not only the bus terminals but also the construction of the Court of Appeal in the nation’s capital, the provision of security operations, maintenance of backup generators for streetlights along presidential routes and Villa Gate 8, as well as road upgrades in the Kwali Area Council.
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