The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has announced that a new waste management system will be rolled out in Abuja starting Monday, November 17, 2025, aimed at ensuring a cleaner and better-organized city.
The announcement came after the FCT Executive Committee meeting chaired by the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike. Speaking to journalists, the Coordinator of the Abuja Municipal Management Council (AMMC), Chief Felix Amechi Obuah, confirmed that the committee approved contracts for new waste collection and management services across the territory. The approval also covers the acquisition of treatment plants and the maintenance of supervisory utility vehicles.
Chief Obuah expressed confidence that the initiative would enhance sanitation and significantly improve cleanliness in Abuja. “Residents should expect a cleaner city,” he stated.
Additionally, the Head of the Satellite Towns Development Department (STDD), Hon. Abdulkadir Zulkiflu, revealed that the committee approved funds for emergency waste evacuation from open dumps, waterways, and streams in the Dogon Gada community in the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC). A total of ₦111,913,176 was allocated for the contract.
The FCT Transportation Secretary, Hon. Chinedum Elechi, announced that funds were approved for printing services for the Directorate of Road Transport Services. He also stated that 34 old traffic lights will be maintained and three new ones installed across the city.
The Chief of Staff to the Minister, Hon. Chidi Amadi, emphasized Minister Wike’s commitment to improving Abuja’s cleanliness and organization. “The Minister is deeply concerned with waste management contracts because they directly impact the city’s cleanliness, and he is very serious about ensuring this system succeeds,” he said.
