The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has signposted its 2026 governance priorities with approvals and ratifications aimed at strengthening service delivery, ensuring continuity of critical infrastructure and tightening accountability frameworks across the nation’s capital.
The direction emerged on Monday at the first Executive Council (EXCO) meeting of the year, chaired by the Minister of the FCT, Mr. Nyesom Wike, where the council approved a management services contract for an education facility and ratified major emergency infrastructure works executed to address safety and access concerns.
Briefing newsmen after the meeting, officials said the decisions reflected a policy posture that balances urgent interventions with post-project oversight, as the administration seeks to optimise public assets and improve residents’ welfare.
Education: Emphasis on Asset Management and Sustainability
To council approved a ₦62 million management services contract for the Korea Model School, Abuja, a specialised secondary institution established through bilateral cooperation and handed over to the FCTA in 2019.
Mandate Secretary for Education, Dr. Danlami Hayyo, explained that the contract covers professional facility management and operational services for the school for a defined period, noting that the approach underscores the administration’s shift from mere construction of facilities to sustained management and performance.
According to him, the school has served as a reference point for quality teaching and learning in the FCT, adding that structured management is critical to protecting the investment and maintaining standards.
Observers say the approval aligns with broader education reforms that prioritise functionality, maintenance and outcomes, rather than ad-hoc interventions that often leave public assets underutilised.
Infrastructure: Ratification of Emergency Works
On infrastructure, the council ratified the ₦9.8 billion Kabusa–Ketti Road project, which had been executed on an emergency basis due to the deteriorated state of the route and attendant security and safety risks to commuters.
The road, already completed and commissioned, is now serving residents in the affected communities, easing movement and improving access to adjoining districts.
Also ratified were emergency erosion control and pipeline restoration works around critical water infrastructure supplying the Federal Capital Territory, undertaken to avert service disruption and environmental damage.
Officials said the ratifications were in line with due process requirements, allowing the administration to respond swiftly to emergencies while subjecting completed projects to formal review and documentation.
Revenue Compliance and Urban Order
Beyond project approvals, the council reviewed measures to strengthen revenue compliance and land administration, particularly in areas affected by unauthorised land-use conversion and non-payment of statutory charges.
Director of Lands Administration, Mr. Chijioke Nwankwoeze, warned that persistent defaulters risk sanctions, including revocation of titles and sealing of properties, stressing that compliance is essential for funding infrastructure and public services.
Similarly, the Chairman of the FCT Internal Revenue Service, Mr. Michael Ango, urged residents and businesses to meet their obligations, noting that internally generated revenue remains a key pillar of sustainable development in the capital.
Governance Outlook
Policy analysts say the outcomes of the first EXCO meeting of 2026 suggest an administration intent on consolidating earlier interventions, enforcing rules and improving accountability, particularly in emergency procurement and asset management.
They note that while rapid responses to infrastructure challenges are often necessary in a growing capital, transparent ratification and oversight processes will be critical to sustaining public confidence.
The FCTA, according to officials, will continue to prioritise projects and policies that deliver tangible benefits to residents while strengthening institutional systems for long-term urban governance.