The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has made it clear that the government will not be swayed by any amount of campaigning and is determined to remove illegal occupants from the site of the Abuja Technology Village.
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During a recent visit to the area, accompanied by Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology Uche Nnaji, Wike expressed his dissatisfaction with the presence of unauthorized settlers at the proposed technology hub.
Wike stated that the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has decided to clear the land, emphasizing, “No amount of campaigning will prevent us from doing what is right.”He instructed the Department of Development Control to issue an ultimatum for the occupants to vacate, reminding them that compensation had been provided to the indigenous community in 2015.
Wike emphasized to the squatters that their presence is impeding the project’s progress and deterring potential investors.
He further urged the management of the Abuja Technology Village to establish a physical presence on the site by fencing the area and constructing an office.
Nnaji echoed Wike’s concerns and expressed worry that the illegal structures could discourage potential investors, including an American company interested in building a 200-megawatt power plant within the village.
He also mentioned that the technology village would be modeled after the London Technology City and the Silicon Valley, and emphasized the significant infrastructure and technology that the place is projected to house in the upcoming years.
