FCT minister says new Abuja Parkway project will reduce congestion

A solution to the traffic congestion in the Federal Capital City has been found.

The Nation reports that this solution is the construction of the southern part of the Abuja Parkway in 2017.

Malam Muhammad Bello, the FCT Minister, made the announcement during a courtesy visit from the management team of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), led by the Director-General, Malam Yakubu Ibn Mohammed.

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According to him, this 10-lane six-kilometer road will reduce the traffic problems in the city.

He also highlighted the many reasons for the construction of this project.

"The Abuja Parkway project will be included in the 2017 budget because it is a very critical road that can reduce traffic problems in the city.

One of the major concerns I share with you is the fact that I’m very worried about the condition of the road leading to your office. As a matter of fact, two nights ago, I went through the road quietly just to assess it and see the situation of things. We are trying to work toward ensuring that the 2017 budget takes care of that road.

It is our intention is to continue the road that is under construction from the National Christian Centre, cross the Goodluck Jonathan Expressway, going by the side of your premises through AGIS and bursting out in Ring Road I by Gudu District. That is a very critical road within the city that we hope if it is completed will ease vehicular movement and also give people an option so that we can reduce the traffic congestion that we experience currently in the city centre”, he said.

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This is reportedly due tot the residents' reckless driving attitude, drunk drinking and other human errors.