The Federal Capital Territory Administration has announced the introduction of a new waste management regime, set to commence on Monday, November 17, 2025, as part of efforts to enhance environmental sanitation and restore order to the FCT’s waste disposal system.
The disclosure was made during a media briefing following the FCT Executive Committee Meeting held on Thursday and presided over by the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike.
Briefing reporters, the Coordinator of the Abuja Municipal Management Council, Chief Felix Amechi Obuah, said the Executive Committee had ratified and approved the memo seeking the engagement of new contractors to handle waste collection and management across different districts of the FCT.
He noted that the approval also covers the procurement of essential treatment plants, alongside the operation and maintenance of supervisory utility vehicles.
Chief Obuah, who acknowledged recurring challenges in waste disposal within the capital city, expressed optimism that the fresh waste management system would deliver a visibly cleaner Abuja for residents.
Adding to the discussion, the Director of the Satellite Towns Development Department, Hon. Abdulkadir Zulkiflu, revealed that the Committee also approved payment for an emergency evacuation contract targeted at clearing open dump sites, waterways, and streams in the Dogon Gada community within the Abuja Municipal Area Council.
He confirmed that N111,913,176 (One Hundred and Eleven Million, Nine Hundred and Thirteen Thousand, One Hundred and Seventy-Six Naira) has been allocated for the project.
Also addressing journalists, the FCT Transportation Secretary, Hon. Chinedum Elechi, announced the approval of funds for printing services for the Directorate of Road Transport Services.
He added that the Committee also approved the upkeep and operation of 34 old traffic lights, as well as the installation of three new traffic signals within the Federal Capital City.
Earlier, the Chief of Staff to the FCT Minister, Hon. Chidi Amadi, reaffirmed the Minister’s commitment to maintaining a clean and organized environment in the FCT, stressing his determination to transform Abuja into a world-class city.
He said, “The Minister is so much concerned especially with regard to the contract concerning waste management and he is very serious about it because it is related directly to the cleanliness of the city”.
