‘Landmark achievement’: Minister lauds Wike for constructing bus terminals in Abuja

The Minister of Transportation, Saidu Alkali, has commended his Federal Capital Territory (FCT) counterpart, Nyesom Wike, for constructing bus and taxi terminals in Abuja.

Alkali gave the commendation during the inauguration of the Mabushi Bus and Taxi Terminal, constructed by the Wike-led Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), in Abuja on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.

The minister described the construction as “landmark achievement” and assured the ministry’s support through collaboration to sustain the efforts.

He added that the initiative would no doubt improve public transport and boost economic activities in the territory.

“It will also provide veritable avenue that will facilitate the realisation of the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, which placed transportation on top of its priorities,” Alkali said.

He appealed to relevant stakeholders, especially the leadership of various road transport unions, to maximise the potential of the terminal.

The minister further disclosed that President Bola Tinubu has approved the construction of six bus terminals, one in each of the geopolitical zones in the country.

Alkali said the terminals would be constructed in Abeokuta, Ogun State (South-West); Onitsha in Anambra State (South-East); Warri in Delta State (South-South); Lokoja in Kogi State (North-Central); Gombe in Gombe State (North-East); and Kano in Kano State (North-West).

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Alkali explained that the choice of the locations was influenced by their strategic commercial viability and the need to boost economic growth and inclusive development through provision of modern transport facility in the respective zones.

On his part, Wike said the FCT Administration inaugurated the construction of three bus and taxi terminals in 2024, one in Mabushi, one in Central Business Area, and another in Kugbo.

He said the Kugbo terminal would be inaugurated next week, while the one at Central Business Area would be inaugurated before the end of 2025.

Wike added that three additional bus and taxi terminals would be constructed, with one each in Gwagwalada, Bwari, and Kuje this year.

According to him, the essence of the terminals is to enhance security by reducing the number of vehicles on the road.

“We are trying to eliminate the ‘one chance’ syndrome where commuters are vulnerable to attacks by unknown drivers,” Wike added.

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