The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has announced plans by the FCT Administration to construct additional bus terminals in Bwari and Gwagwalada, as part of efforts to improve public transportation and enhance security.
Wike made the disclosure on Saturday during an inspection tour of the dualisation project from Ushafa to War College and Check Point Road in Bwari Area Council, as well as the Abuja International Conference Centre.
According to the minister, the decision to extend the construction of bus terminals to satellite towns is aimed at ensuring inclusive service delivery across the territory.
“We have agreed that we are going to construct one bus terminal in Gwagwalada and another in Bwari,” Wike said.
“This will enable people to board a taxi or bus from Bwari down to the city—either to the Mabushi Bus Terminal, Kugbo Terminal, or Central Area Bus Terminal—and the same thing applies to Gwagwalada.”
He emphasized that the initiative is designed to promote safety and provide a structured transport system for residents.
“By the time we have done that, people will be safe and secured. You can now go to any bus terminal, board a taxi, and go wherever you want to go without the fear of becoming a victim of ‘one chance’,” the minister added.
‘One chance’ is a local term used to describe criminals who pose as commercial drivers to rob unsuspecting passengers.
Wike also issued a warning to commuters, noting that once the terminals are operational, the government would no longer be responsible for those who choose to board vehicles by the roadside.
“We have done what we are supposed to do by constructing bus terminals in strategic locations. If you decide to stand by the road to take a taxi, that will be at your own risk,” he warned.
The FCTA had earlier awarded contracts for bus and taxi terminals in Mabushi, Central Area, and Kugbo in 2024. While the terminals in Mabushi and Kugbo are ready for inauguration, work is still ongoing at the Central Area terminal.