FCT EXCO APPROVES 14 CONTRACTS
…Procures 12 Ambulances, Water Treatment Chemicals, Teaching Materials, Others
…Bans Use of Ambulances to Convey Corpses
By: Wisdom Acka
The Executive Committee of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT EXCO) has granted approvals for no fewer than 14 projects and Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs).
The approvals span various sectors, including health, agriculture, water supply, environment, education, and social services in the Territory.
In a press briefing after the fifth FCT EXCO meeting at the official residence of the FCT Minister, on Friday, 24th October 2025, the Chief of Staff to the Minister, Hon. Chidi Amadi, stated that the meeting, chaired by Barrister Nyesom Wike, made extensive decisions regarding the activities of the FCT Administration.
He said: “Over 22 memoranda were presented to the EXCO meeting, of which 14 were for the award of contracts. The meeting graciously approved all the contracts presented. Eight were for ratification, and the meeting also unanimously approved their ratification.”
The Mandate Secretary for Health Services and Environment Secretariat, Dr. Adedolapo Fasawe, disclosed that the procurement of 12 ambulances was ratified, marking the first such approval in nine years.
She stated that the specialized ambulances, already delivered, comply with international standards and will be commissioned soon.
“Today, at the Executive Committee meeting, a contract has been ratified, and I am pleased to say that for the first time in about nine years, the FCT will receive 12 brand-new specialized ambulances. These ambulances meet international standards and technical specifications. They have been delivered and will be commissioned soon,” Fasawe stated.
With the 2023/2024 Toyota Hiace model ambulances and the improved road network, the Secretary assured that response times would reduce from 20 minutes to just 3 minutes. She urged the public to always call 112 in emergencies.
Emphasizing the FCTA’s zero-tolerance policy on using ambulances to transport corpses, Dr. Fasawe stated that the globally accepted practice is the use of hearses.
The Acting Executive Secretary, Engineer Richard Dauda, disclosed that his agency secured approval for an alternative access road to the old Federal Secretariat in Durumi, as well as the resurfacing of the existing road.
Engr. Dauda recalled that the Secretariat had only one access road since its establishment in the 1980s, which has deteriorated along with the Secretariat itself, necessitating the emergency contract award.
He revealed that the contract is substantially completed, with Bureau of Public Procurement processes finalized. Only final touches remain, which will be completed following the approval.
On water projects, the Acting General Manager of the FCT Water Board, Mr. Daniel Salka Audu, disclosed that the Board secured three approvals for critical projects: water treatment chemicals (alum), gaseous chlorine procurement, and diesel (AGO) for Lower Usuma Dam.
According to him, all projects have a four-week supply period and will maintain Abuja’s high-quality water supply. “Water is water, but treatment makes it safe,” he assured.
For the agricultural sector, Secretary Ango Abdullahi announced EXCO’s approval for fertilizers (MPK, urea) and farm inputs, already delivered to FCT farmers.
He projected “a significant leap in agricultural output,” aligning with President Bola Tinubu’s national food security goals.
His Education counterpart, Dr. Danlami Hayyo, reported funding approval for instructional and practical materials, including Chemistry, Physics, and Biology supplies across 88 Senior Secondary Schools.
“Effective teaching demands adequate tools,” he declared.
The Director of the FCTA Department of Development Control, Tpl. Mukhtar Galadima, revealed approval for extending service contracts for the operation and maintenance of the Jabi Pump Station and associated sewer lines.
He explained that the Jabi Pump Station, a pre-treatment facility for the Wupa plant, predates the Wupa treatment plant and is critical for waste treatment before it reaches Wupa.
