Respite for motorists in Zuba as FCTA clears refuse dump
There is respite for motorists plying the federal highway in Zuba, Abuja, following the evacuation of a refuse heap that had occupied part of the road and contributed to traffic gridlock in the area. The Abuja Metro reporter, who visited the area yesterday, observed a contractor engaged by the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) evacuating […]
Motorists driving along the federal highway in Zuba, Abuja, now face less traffic congestion following the removal of a refuse heap that had previously blocked part of the road. The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) contracted a company to clear the waste from the site. A staff member from the Satellite Towns Development Department (STDD) explained that the clearance began the previous day and was expected to be finished by the same day.
The STDD oversees refuse evacuation in Gwagwalada and Kwali Area Councils as part of a two-year contract awarded by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike. The contract includes the removal of waste from dumpsites and the unblocking of drainage systems around expressways. Three trucks were observed at the site, gathering refuse loaded onto a payloader.
Local drivers praised the initiative, stating it would alleviate traffic for those using the Zuba highway. They suggested that the STDD should install refuse containers in the area to discourage improper dumping and facilitate regular waste disposal. The chairman of a traders' union at the Zuba Fruits Market also endorsed the FCT minister's decision to renew the contract, which had been delayed for months.
He urged the FCT Administration to continue the evacuation process to maintain smooth traffic flow and prevent flooding in the area.
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