The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has warned that senior officials of the FCT Administration could lose their positions following emerging allegations of illegal contract adjustments within the Satellite Towns Development Department.
Wike delivered the warning during a weekend inspection of the ongoing Pai–Gomani–Yangoli 15-kilometre road project, where he expressed frustration over what he described as “quiet collusion” between some officials and contractors.
According to the minister, any attempt to alter contracts already approved by the Federal Executive Council amounts to a breach of due process.
He insisted that the administration would not tolerate what he called “backdoor variations” that undermine accountability.
A senior official who attended the inspection quoted Wike as saying, “Anyone who plays games with public contracts is gambling with their job. We will not shield anyone involved once the investigation confirms their role.”
Moreover, Wike questioned why the Pai–Gomani–Yangoli project, awarded long before the A2–Pai road, was lagging despite the completion and commissioning of the latter.
He suggested that the delays may be linked to the suspicious contract changes now under review.
The minister added, “There is a pattern here that raises concerns. If people think they can alter figures without proper approval, they will face the consequences.”
He commended President Bola Tinubu’s administration for accelerating infrastructure development in rural parts of the FCT, stressing that the ongoing road projects show a renewed commitment to expanding growth beyond the city centre.
Furthermore, Wike visited the Central Business District bus terminal, where he reaffirmed plans for a partnership-driven model that will involve private operators in running the terminals.
He noted that such collaborations would ensure efficiency and provide residents with reliable transport options.
The investigation into the alleged contract variations is expected to determine which officials will be sanctioned, a process Wike said must be thorough to restore discipline in the administration.
Infrastructure governance in the FCT continues to draw attention, and observers believe Wike’s hard-line stance may tighten oversight as more projects move into the execution phase.