The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has issued a stern warning to roadside beggars to vacate the streets or face arrest by enforcement agents. This directive was announced by the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, during the flag-off ceremony for the construction of an access road to the newly commissioned judges’ quarters in Katampe.
Wike expressed concern over the alarming increase in the number of people soliciting on the streets, noting that it poses a significant security risk to the city. He gave the affected individuals until October 27, 2024, to comply and leave the streets or risk facing legal consequences.
The minister also reflected on his recent revocation of the Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) for plots of land allocated to German construction giant Julius Berger in the Katampe District of Abuja.
Speaking at the official flag-off of the Design and Construction of 40 Judges’ Quarters, Wike disclosed that 70% of the funds for the project had already been released following approval by the Federal Executive Council last month. Of the 40 units to be constructed, 20 will be allocated to the FCT High Court, 10 to the Federal High Court, and 10 to the Court of Appeal.
The ceremony was attended by notable dignitaries, including the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, and the President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem. Wike emphasized that the project is part of the government’s commitment to improving infrastructure for the judiciary and ensuring they are adequately housed in the nation’s capital.
