The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has frowned at the “dysfunctional state of the Abuja light rail” and directed the permanent secretary to complete payment to the Chinese concession company in order to conclude rehabilitation of the rails ‘within eight months.’

Wike gave the ultimatum yesterday during an inspection of the Abuja Metro Station in Idu and at the Airport Station on his first assignment outside the office, less than 48 hours after the swearing-in of the 45 new ministers.

He further asserted that the task of restoring the Abuja metro had become crucially fundamental as part of President Bola Tinubu’s promise to alleviate the suffering of Nigerians within the shortest possible time.