A windstorm with heavy rainfall on Tuesday damaged parts of the newly built Kugbo Bus Terminal in Nyanya, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), which also affected nearby infrastructure, including the Nyanya pedestrian bridge and several surrounding buildings.
Penpushing reports that Lere Olayinka, spokesperson for the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, confirmed this development in a statement made available to journalists.
The spokesperson added that the storm, which hit in the afternoon of Tuesday, did not record and causalities, as well as no damage of vehicles despite the visible damage.
Penpushing further reports that the statement stated that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike, had ordered immediate measures to ensure safety and restore order in the affected area.
“To prevent a breakdown of law and order, as well as ensure the free flow of traffic, the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has directed that security personnel be deployed to the scene, while immediate action will be taken to repair the damages caused by the windstorm,” the statement added.
Penpushing also reports that the incident comes amid growing public concern over delays in the commencement of operations at key bus terminals in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), while reports indicate that residents have repeatedly urged the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) administration to fast-track the opening of the Kugbo and Mabushi terminals, which were completed months ago but remain non-operational.
The commuters declared that the delay has worsened transportation difficulties, particularly for those living in satellite towns such as Nyanya and Karu. Many believe the terminals, once operational, will help regulate transport activities, reduce congestion, and improve safety.
Penpushing reports that it would be recalled that the Minister had recently assured residents that operations would begin soon after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) approved a public-private partnership arrangement for managing the facilities.
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