By, Olawale Ogunbusola
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed claims that any political party was denied the usage of the Eagle Square, insisting that no formal application was submitted.

“No formal application has been submitted to the Abuja Investments Company Limited,” Wike said, adding that the use of Eagle Square is subject to due process, including payment of required fees.

Wike emphasized that the Moshood Abiola National Stadium Velodrome is not under the Federal Capital Territory Administration, but the Sports Commission.

He spoke during an inspection of ongoing projects in Abuja, expressing satisfaction with the level of work done, saying key road projects are expected to be completed by May 15, with streetlight installations to be finalised before the end of May.

However, Wike directed the installation of protective mesh at Gaduwa to prevent encroachment on road corridors and relocation of informal sector operators at Apo Mechanic Village to a new facility.

He attributed progress on projects to effective collaboration between government and contractors, supported by prompt payment of contractual obligations.

Meanwhile, on a windstorm damaged roof of the Kugbo Bus Terminal, Wike said repairs are ongoing and no lives were lost. “The terminal did not collapse. The structure is intact,” he said.