By Emmanuel Kwada
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has announced the launch of a new waste management regime set to commence on Monday, November 17, 2025, aimed at transforming Abuja into a cleaner and more orderly capital city. The initiative was unveiled during a recent FCT Executive Committee Meeting, chaired by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.
In a media briefing following the meeting, the Coordinator of the Abuja Municipal Management Council (AMMC), Chief Felix Amechi Obuah, disclosed that the Executive Committee has ratified and approved contracts for new waste collection and management service providers across various locations in the FCT.
The approval also includes the procurement of basic treatment plants and the maintenance and operation of supervisory utility vehicles to enhance the efficiency of the sanitation system.
Chief Obuah expressed optimism about the new regime, noting the persistent complaints regarding waste disposal in the territory. “With this new waste management regime, residents should expect a cleaner Abuja,” he said, addressing journalists.
The meeting also addressed specific waste-related challenges, with the Satellite Towns Development Department (STDD), represented by Hon. Abdulkadir Zulkiflu, announcing the ratification of a contract worth N111,913,176 (One Hundred and Eleven Million, Nine Hundred and Thirteen Thousand, One Hundred and Seventy-Six Naira) for the emergency evacuation of waste from open dumps, waterways, and streams in the Dogon Gada community within the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC).
In addition to waste management, the FCT Transportation Secretary, Hon. Chinedum Elechi, revealed that funds have been approved for the printing services of the Directorate of Road Transport Services.
The committee also greenlit the operation and maintenance of 34 existing traffic lights, along with the installation of three new traffic lights within the Federal Capital City to improve traffic flow and safety.
The Chief of Staff to the FCT Minister, Hon. Chidi Amadi, emphasized Minister Wike’s commitment to environmental cleanliness, stating, “The Minister is very serious about this because it is directly related to the cleanliness of the city. His efforts are geared towards making Abuja a world-class city.”
The new waste management initiative comes as part of broader efforts to address the sanitation challenges that have plagued the capital, with hopes that it will set a new standard for urban cleanliness and sustainability.
Residents are encouraged to cooperate with the new contractors and adhere to waste disposal guidelines as the regime takes effect next week.
