In a major move to improve public transportation and enhance commuter safety, the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) is set to establish new bus terminals in Bwari and Gwagwalada Area Councils.
The announcement was made by the Minister of the FCT, Barrister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, on Saturday, May 17, 2025, during an inspection tour of key infrastructure projects including the ongoing renovation of the International Conference Centre (ICC) and several roads in the Bwari Area Council.
Safe, Organized Transport Coming to Satellite Towns
Speaking to journalists after the inspection, Wike emphasized the importance of extending transport infrastructure to satellite communities, stressing that the new bus terminals will complement existing facilities in the city centre and reduce the menace of “one chance” — a form of car robbery that targets unsuspecting commuters.
“We have agreed that we are going to establish one bus terminal in Gwagwalada and one in Bwari. This will ensure people can safely travel from these areas to places like Mabushi, Kugbo, and the Central Business District,” Wike stated.
The initiative is a strategic part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which aims to bridge infrastructure gaps not just in central Abuja, but also across its rural and satellite communities.
Infrastructure as a Tool for Safety, Development, and Decongestion
The Minister explained that bus terminals will offer organized, secure entry and exit points, allowing the government to monitor vehicles and drivers, while giving commuters peace of mind. This, he noted, will drastically reduce incidents of crime on the roads, especially the notorious “one chance” scheme.
In addition to the terminals, Wike highlighted the ongoing 12-kilometer road project in Ushafa and the dualization of the Kuje–Gwagwalada road as visible signs of the administration’s commitment to developing the FCT’s satellite towns.
“The government of President Ahmed Bola Tinubu is particularly concerned about the satellite towns. That’s why we are extending infrastructure—roads, terminals, and more—to these areas,” he affirmed.
ICC Upgrade and Decongesting Abuja City
During the tour, the Minister also inspected the revamp of the International Conference Centre (ICC) in Abuja, aligning with President Tinubu’s goal of providing Nigerians with world-class public infrastructure.
Barr. Wike further explained that improving infrastructure in rural areas will reduce the pressure on central Abuja, as more residents will opt to live in well-connected satellite towns.
“The idea is to provide the necessary amenities so people won’t feel the need to migrate to the city. We want to make living in these towns attractive and sustainable,” he said.
The FCTA believes that this shift will help decongest Abuja, cut travel times, and promote balanced urban development.
