Mr Christopher Maikalangu, Chairman, Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), says he is committed to providing an impactful governance to the citizens of the municipality.
Maikalangu made this pledge while performing the ground-breaking ceremony for the construction and rehabilitation of Lugbe Primary School and Lugbe Chief Palace Township roads on Tuesday in Abuja.
He highlighted the council’s achievements over the past two years, emphasising his commitment to enhancing social amenities across the 12 wards of AMAC.
“Today’s ceremony is a confirmation of my promises towards being responsive to the basic needs of our people.
“The vital role of infrastructure in boosting the economic conditions of the residents is important hence the need for this inauguration.’’
Maikalangu said that, as part of the council’s ongoing roads revolution, over 15 asphalt legacy roads across the council’s three zones were ready for commissioning.
According to him, the initiative aligns with the council’s broader vision to improve the quality of life for its residents through comprehensive infrastructure projects, including rural electrification, water supply, health services and educational development.
The chairman also urged residents to fulfill their civic duties by paying taxes and levies, stressing that such contributions were essential for sustaining and expanding public services.
“These projects will not have been possible if residents fail to pay their taxes and levies to government,’’ he said.
Maikalangu credited his achievements to the support and inspiration provided by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and the President’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
He called on traditional rulers, property owners and other stakeholders to cooperate with contractors and ensure the quality of the work being carried out.
The chairman urged AMAC citizens to protect public infrastructure and report any sub-standard work, and also congratulated all involved and wished for the successful completion of the projects.
The Director of Works in AMAC, Mr Andrew Gaza, while giving overview of the project, expressed his delight and pride at the ground-breaking ceremony.
Gaza highlighted the significance of the developments and praised the efforts of the chairman.
“The project is particularly important to me as it directly impacts my ward,” he said.
He lauded the chairman’s commitment to fulfilling campaign promises and delivering numerous infrastructure projects, including electrification and water supply, within a short period of assuming office.
According to him, Maikalangu is truly a promise keeper and everyone is grateful for his large-hearted service to our community and the entire FCT.
Gaza provided detailed insights into the road projects, which included a 1.5 kilometer stretch with one-side drainage spanning 75 meters.
He emphasised that these developments would significantly benefit the community by improving access to schools, boosting local businesses, and enhancing overall economic and social well-being.
“The road will serve several schools and will integrate our communities further; it will elevate the standard of living and ensure that no one considers resettlement necessary,” he said.
He also listed additional amenities like street lights that would soon be installed along the new roads.
Gaza urged the community to continue supporting the chairman and his cabinet in their efforts to improve infrastructure across AMAC and the FCT.
“Please pray for our leader; he chairman, and his team so that they can continue to deliver on their promises and enhance our city,” Gaza said.(NAN
