The Nigerian government has approved the construction of 40 houses for judges in Abuja as part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. The initiative aims to provide secure accommodation for members of the judiciary, ensuring they have safe and convenient living spaces.
The announcement was made by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, following a Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting. Wike stated that the 40 residences would be built in the Katampe district, with 20 allocated to the FCT High Court, 10 to the Federal High Court, and 10 to the Court of Appeal. The project is expected to be completed within 15 months.
President Tinubu expressed concern over judges living in rented houses or hotels, a situation deemed unsafe and unsuitable for their work. As a result, he directed the FCT Administration to commence construction immediately.
In addition to the housing project, the government has approved infrastructure developments to enhance access to the new judicial quarters. These include constructing roads from Mabushi and Shehu Shagari Way, as well as internal roads within the judges’ compound.
Wike also highlighted ongoing efforts to improve infrastructure in Abuja, including the development of over 75 kilometres of roads in satellite towns like Kwali, Gwagwalada, and Bwari. These projects are targeted for completion by December.
In other developments, the minister announced the cancellation of a delayed contract for the Maitama 2 project, stating that a new procurement process would be launched to address housing shortages in the capital.