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4.2km Runway: FG Announces N825.8bn Compensation For Abuja Indigenes

The N825.8bn, according to the FCT minister, is to incentivise Jiwa residents to vacate the community.

PHOTO of FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike (L); and Aviation Minister, Festus Keyamo (R)

FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, made the declaration on Tuesday after a discussion meeting with the Priest of Flying, Festus Keyamo, authorities of the two services, and delegates of their organizations as well as partners from Jiwa, the impacted local area in Abuja.

The N825.8bn, as per the pastor, is to boost the occupants to empty the local area and look for their collaboration towards the fruition of the 4.2 km second Abuja runway project, initially granted in 2022.

Furthermore, Wike proclaimed that the FCT will build a 5km extension in the Tunga Madaki people group and give present day medical care office expected to act as a brief resettlement site for the indigenes.

Moreover, the FCT serve charged the workers for hire to continue work, promising that the supported asset will be set free from tomorrow (Wednesday).

Jiwa people group had before opened up discussions with the National Government, requesting N2.5 million for every hectare as remuneration.