Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Wednesday issued a strong warning to the Chairman of the Abuja Municipal Area Council, Christopher Maikalangu, over the naming of roads built with federal government funds in the Federal Capital Territory.
Akpabio cautioned the council chairman against assigning names to federally funded roads without proper approval, stressing that such decisions must follow due process and official authorization.
The warning came during the inauguration of newly completed roads in Gaduwa District, Abuja, as part of activities marking the third anniversary of President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
Speaking at the event, Akpabio backed the position earlier stated by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, who had also warned against unauthorized naming of roads executed by the FCT Administration.
Wike made it clear that area council chairmen only have the authority to name projects financed by their respective councils. According to him, roads and infrastructure delivered through funds from the
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