The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has given contractors three days to evacuate refuse in satellite towns or face contract termination.
Wike issued the ultimatum after inspecting road projects in Karu, Bwari, Kubwa and the Apo–Karshi corridor in Abuja on Friday.
He directed the FCT Satellite Towns Development Department Coordinator, Mr Abdulkadir Zulkiflu, to ensure full compliance with the directive.
The minister expressed concern over growing heaps of refuse along the Orozo–Apo–Karshi road corridor during the inspection.
“Tell the contractor that by Monday or Tuesday, if I still see this refuse, his job will be terminated.
“This is unacceptable. It is embarrassing. These areas are no longer villages; development has taken over, and nobody will accept this,” the minister warned.
Wike assured residents that all refuse, particularly across satellite towns, would be evacuated to restore environmental cleanliness.
Newsmen reports that Wike warned waste contractors on Nov. 15, 2025, against incompetence, political patronage and excuses.
He noted that waste management remained a major challenge due to “insincerity and lack of capacity” by previous service providers.
“Do your work, get your pay. If you don’t do your work, don’t expect payment. It will be terminated,” the minister said.
