The Kugbo Bus Terminal in Abuja was officially commissioned on Thursday, marking a significant development for the Federal Capital Territory’s transportation infrastructure.
Chinedum Elechi, Mandate Secretary for Transportation FCT, provided an overview of the project, emphasising its strategic importance for both intercity and intracity travel.
Speaking at the commissioning, Elechi highlighted that the location for the Kugbo Bus Terminal was strategically chosen by the Nyesom Wike-led FCT administration. It is intended to serve as a crucial transportation hub for densely populated residential areas within the FCT, including Kugbo, Karu, Nyanya, and Karshi.
Furthermore, it will cater to commuters from neighbouring towns in Nasarawa State, such as Mararaba and Keffi, who frequently travel to the FCT for work. Mararaba, a key commuter town, is located approximately six kilometres from the terminal.
The contract for the construction of the Kugbo Bus Terminal was awarded on May 17, 2024, by the FCTA to the same indigenous contractor responsible for the recently commissioned Mabuchi bus terminal. With a projected completion period of 15 months, the project’s groundbreaking took place on July 2, 2024, meaning it was completed in less than 12 months.
Elechi detailed the engineering challenges overcome during construction. The terminal is built on an approximately two-hectare hilly and undulating land area. Significant earthwork was required, with up to seven metres of earth cut or rocks blasted in some areas to achieve the flat ground necessary for the terminal’s construction.
The newly commissioned bus terminal building features a one-storey structure and a spacious parking lot capable of accommodating 200 buses. It also includes a dedicated driver’s lounge and a loading bay. A public address system has been installed to announce bus arrivals and departures, as well as disseminate other essential passenger information, aiming to enhance the efficiency and convenience of public transportation in the region.
