States / Federal Capital Territory
Federal Capital Territory
Nyesom WikeMinister of the FCT, appointed by the President since 2023 Who answers to the FCT
The FCT has no governor. Its Minister is appointed by the President; its senator, House members and area council chairmen are elected.
In the National Assembly: 1 senator, 2 House members
- AbajiAbdullahi Abubakar
- Abuja Municipal Area CouncilZakka Christopher
- KwaliDaniel Nuhu
- KujeSamuel Shekwolo
- BwariJoshua Ishaku
- GwagwaladaMohammed Kasim
What's been built
Projects in the FCT, each with its status and the sources that report it.
- Done · Jun 2026Outer Southern Expressway (OSEX) Abuja
Described as 100 percent complete and commissioned from 9 June 2026.
Leadership
YTV
Yet to be verifiedTaken from a public source. A reviewer has not checked it against the original yet.
How we verify - Done · Jun 2026N5 Road Life Camp, Abuja
Described as 100 percent complete; commissioning set for 10 June 2026.
Leadership
YTV
Yet to be verifiedTaken from a public source. A reviewer has not checked it against the original yet.
How we verify - Done · Jun 2026Airport to Kuje Road Abuja Municipal to Kuje
Described as 100 percent complete; commissioning set for 11 June 2026.
Leadership
YTV
Yet to be verifiedTaken from a public source. A reviewer has not checked it against the original yet.
How we verify - Done · 2026Deidei (17 km) and Karsana (14 km) roads Abuja
Reported finished and waiting to be commissioned.
Leadership
YTV
Yet to be verifiedTaken from a public source. A reviewer has not checked it against the original yet.
How we verify - Ongoing · 2026Bwari to Kubwa Road Bwari
Due before the end of 2026.
Leadership
YTV
Yet to be verifiedTaken from a public source. A reviewer has not checked it against the original yet.
How we verify - Ongoing · 2026Inner Southern Expressway (ISEX) Abuja
Service carriageways targeted for December 2026 or January 2027.
Voice of Nigeria
YTV
Yet to be verifiedTaken from a public source. A reviewer has not checked it against the original yet.
How we verify - Ongoing · 2024Abuja Light Rail Abuja
Status not confirmed since 2024.
Voice of Nigeria · AllAfrica
YTV
Yet to be verifiedTaken from a public source. A reviewer has not checked it against the original yet.
How we verifyCDS
Conflicting from different sources- Reported 97 percent complete in 2024 with commissioning expected that May; no later confirmation found. The 2026 FCT budget sets aside money for it.