The community of Jiwa in Abuja Municipal Area Council, has been awarded the sum of N825.82 Million Naira by the Federal Government as compensation, for the use of their ancestral land, to construct second runway for the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport.
This was brokered by the Federal Capital Territory FCT minister, Nyesom Wike at a troubleshooting parley with members of the community and other stakeholders on Tuesday. The Minister, said he understood their pains and would do all in his power to get them their dues.
Consequently, he directed the immediate payment of N825 million in compensation to the affected land owners.
Speaking to newsmen on the resolutions of the meeting, Wike said; “We have been able to resolve amicably with the community, and contractors will now move to site.
“The FCT through the Federal Capital Development Authority FCDA will release the money approved for compensation and settlement of those who are there. The total value is N825.82 million for the compensation and resettlement. “As part of the incentives to the community, 12 immediate employment from the Ministry of Aviation and its agencies as the case maybe, and 10 from the Federal Capital Territory Administration for the Jiwa community.
“We are going to construct Tunga Madaki Bridge, which we will put in the 2024 budget, with a 5km road. We are going to provide a modern healthcare facility for the community.
Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport; Jiwa Indigenes Of FCT Gets N825.82 Million Compensation
