The Federal Executive Council (FEC), has approved N5.9 billion for the construction of access roads for the Abuja light rail system.

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, disclosed this while briefing on the outcomes from the week’s FEC Council meeting, which was presided over by President Bola Tinubu at the State House, Abuja.

The minister noted that the president has set a timeline for the completion of the Abuja light rail project, emphasising the importance of addressing the roads that connect to the railway.

Today, the council approved the award of a contract for the construction of access roads for the Abuja light rail. We are aware that Mr. President has given a directive that very soon he will want to ride on the right rail.

“Now, that would not be possible if there were no access roads for commuters in the communities around. Last week, the council approved lot 3, but this had to do with lot 4.

“Lot 4 has to do with communities around the airport. If we don’t create an access road, it will be difficult. And so approved by Messers CCECC at the cost of N5.5 billion,” he said.