FCTA splashes N36.5B on magistrate courts, sport centres constructions

OVER 3.65 BILLION Naira was approved by the Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA for capital including the construction of two magistrates’ courts in Asokoro and Garki Districts of Abuja, Nigeria.

This was disclosed by Abdulkadir Zulkiflu, the coordinator of the satellite towns development department in Abuja over the outcome of the FCT executive committee meeting of 2025.

Zulkiflu stated that out of the amount, 19.6 billion Naira would be spent on the construction of multi-event sports centres and 13.9 billion Naira on the construction of two magistrate courts.

He added that 3 billion Naira would also be spent on the procurement and installation of a 33kv power supply and streetlight system, noting that the committee approved the award of a contract for the construction of a multi-event sports Complex in Abuja, Lot A and B.

He said that Lot A, sited at Area 3 and Area 10, Garki District, was awarded to Earthgain Energy and Environmental Services Ltd at N9.9 billion, adding that Lot B, sited at Kafe District, behind Life Camp, was awarded to Tegwa-Tegwa Nigeria Ltd, at 9.7 billion Naira.

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“The committee also approved the construction of two magistrates’ courts in Asokoro and Garki Districts, at the cost of N7.6 billion and N6.3 billion respectively.

“The projects, expected to be delivered within 15 and 18 months respectively, were initiated to improve access to justice and legal services in the FCT,” he said.

The coordinator further said that a total of N3 billion was approved for the construction of a 33kva power supply for communities from Dawaki to Bwari.

He added that the amount would also cover a contract for the provision of a solar street light system on Arab Road and U-Shape Road in the same locations.