Members of the Jiwa community in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are to get N826 billion to compensate for the construction of the 4.2km second runway at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on its land.
FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike disclosed Tuesday, after a negotiation with the Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, officials of both Ministries, and representatives of their agencies as well as stakeholders from Jiwa, the affected community in Abuja.
Although Jiwa community had earlier opened up negotiations with the Federal Government, demanding N2.5 million per hectare as compensation, Wike explained that the N826 billion is to incentivise the residents to vacate the community and seek their cooperation towards the completion of the 4.2km second Abuja runway project, originally awarded in 2022.
He, however, disclosed that the FCT will construct a 5km bridge in the Tunga Madaki community and provide a modern healthcare facility expected to serve as a temporary resettlement site for the indigenes.
Wike charged the contractors to resume work, promising that the approved fund would be released from Wednesday the following day.
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