The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said that the newly constructed bus and taxi terminals in Abuja will start functioning once the Federal Executive Council (FEC) grants approval for the private operators selected to run them.
Wike spoke on Thursday during an inspection tour of several ongoing infrastructure projects in the nation’s capital, including roads and transport facilities. Construction of the three terminals — located in Kugbo, Mabushi and the Central Business District (CBD) — began in 2024.
While the Kugbo and Mabushi terminals were completed and officially commissioned in June 2025 to mark President Bola Tinubu’s second year in office, they have not yet been opened to the public. The CBD terminal is nearing completion.
According to the minister, the delay in starting operations stems from the need to obtain FEC approval for the contracts of private firms that will manage the facilities — a requirement that goes beyond the authority of his ministry alone, even though the procurement process has already passed through the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP).
Wike explained that once the contracts are presented and approved at the next FEC meeting, the bus and taxi terminals will finally become operational, offering organised transport hubs in key parts of the city.
During the inspection, the minister also raised concerns about vandalism of public infrastructure in Abuja and highlighted steps being taken to protect new projects. Contractors working on street lighting, for example, are installing enhanced security features to prevent tampering and theft.
He described the ongoing roadworks — including sections in Wuse and links to the Central Business Area — as part of the FCT Administration’s broader push to enhance connectivity and economic activity, noting that many of the projects are funded through the FCT’s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) rather than federal allocations.