Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has announced plans to establish a tourist centre along the completed Apo-Karshi Road in Abuja.

According to TVC News, Wike disclosed this on Wednesday during an inspection of the road, stating that the FCT Administration would work with the relevant departments to provide facilities for the proposed centre.

He said the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) had been advised to concentrate on its road construction responsibilities, while the department in charge of tourism would determine the facilities required for the project.

The minister also disclosed that between 10 and 12 projects were being prepared for commissioning across the FCT, including developments at ISEX, the Southern Parkway and Kaura District. He expressed hope that President Bola Tinubu would commission the Apo-Karshi Road before the end of November.

On the history of the road project, Wike said the original contract was awarded in 2010 but was terminated after the contractor failed to complete the work despite receiving full payment. He said the contract was subsequently re-awarded following President Tinubu’s intervention.