Mallam Muhammad Musa Bello, the incumbent Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) had strong contenders for the position, at the time of his appointment. However, his appointment which was divinely orchestrated, has proven him to be a round peg in a round hole. He is one of the foremost performing ministers of the Buhari-led government
His administration as the FCT Minister has yielded many development-driven projects under the federal government. He has waged war against corruption and spearheaded anti-corruption crusades.
Bello’s patriotism, accountability, dedication to duty and broadmindedness in human management and institutional administration have been major factors that have spurred him in his recent record-breaking achievements in Abuja. Recall his days as the helmsman of Hajj affairs in Nigeria, through the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON).
In his days at NAHCON, Bello applied wisdom, the fear of God and immense contribution from his team of hardworking workers. He was tested in his financial accountability and human resources. He was never caught with any form of nepotism or any indicting act as the Chairman of NAHCON. His performance attracted commendations from every quarters.As the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), a position he took-over on the 11th of November, 2015, Bello has proven, beyond doubt, to be a vanguard for President Muhammadu Buhari’s Change Agenda.
Stakeholders in the real estate industry, including big-gun, Sujimoto Construction, a real estate company, headed by Mr. Sijibomi Ogundele have all extolled the leadership qualities of the Minister, they describe him as a passionate administrator and example of quality leadership.
Bello has proven that he pilots the development of a dynamic and growing capital city with a vision to transform Abuja into the best administrative capital in Africa. His transparency policies are second to none. Bello has ensured transparency in the award of contracts under his supervision. There is proper accountability for every dime paid contractor handling various projects in the Federal Capital Territory. Projects which include but are not limited to infrastructure, water provision and railway construction, health, education and environmental sanitation services.
Bello, with the support of his able lieutenants are forces determined to make an impact in the lives of the people in FCT. Since inception, he has excelled in his job which includes but not limited to completion of on-going or abandoned critical infrastructural projects that positively impact on the life and economy of the city, zero tolerance to corruption, security of life and property, respect for extant rules and general improvement in services.
Before his appointment in 2015, Abuja was littered with abandoned projects made up of highways, byways and other social amenities as a result of incomplete works or absence of finishing touches. Today, most of these projects have been completed.
Now, it is on record that Bello and his team is shifting focus to the satellite towns and area councils where many rural infrastructural facilities as well as urban renewal projects are aggressively being pursued.
N2.6bn approved for construction of road infrastructure within the satellite town of Karu Phase 2, Abuja, is on course. This project, when completed, would develop the area and grant affordable housing for low income earners, boost economic activities, create jobs and ensure slum upgrade. One of his first commitments was to see the lighting up project of the FCT. In 2017, he ensured full restoration of Abuja streetlights project.According to reports, in the housing sector, the Bello-led administration has commissioned over 300 housing units in the Capital Estate in Kaba District along Kubwa Express Road. The projects executed by Abuja Property Development Company Ltd is mainly for low income earners. His administration has started the second and third phases of this estate development initiative, employing over 700 construction professionals and artisans for the projects.
Olamide Adeniji is a member of the editorial team of TheScript Newspapers
