The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has witnessed a remarkable transformation in public transport infrastructure, as the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, has successfully completed the construction of two ultra-modern bus terminals—Mabushi and Kugbo—less than a year after ground was broken on the projects.
This development comes after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu gave his approval on May 14, 2024, for the release of N51 billion to fund the construction of three major bus terminals in the nation’s capital: one in Kugbo, another in Mabushi, and a third in the Central Business District (CBD).
Barely six weeks after the presidential nod, Minister Wike formally flagged off the construction of the Mabushi and Kugbo terminals on June 30, 2024. By all standards, completing two large-scale, city-grade terminals in less than a year is a feat of speed, efficiency, and project management excellence—particularly in a public sector historically burdened with delays and abandonments.
The third terminal, located in the Central Business District, commenced later in August 2024 and remains under construction. According to sources within the FCTA, work on the CBD terminal is progressing steadily and is expected to be completed before the end of 2025.
In images released from the commissioning inspection of the completed terminals, the Kugbo and Mabushi terminals gleam with modernity, boasting world-class facilities designed to enhance the public transportation experience in Abuja. Each terminal features large loading bays, waiting lounges, ticketing booths, digital screens, administrative offices, and other amenities that reflect a smart city vision.
The terminals also include provisions for ride-hailing services, commercial minibuses, and intercity transport operators, aimed at easing passenger movement, reducing urban congestion, and formalizing the informal transit systems that have long dominated Abuja’s roads.
During an on-site inspection, Minister Wike expressed satisfaction with the quality and pace of work, reiterating the Tinubu administration’s commitment to infrastructure renewal, urban mobility, and job creation in the capital territory. “We promised to deliver and we are delivering. These terminals are not just buildings—they are solutions to the transportation needs of Abuja residents,” Wike stated.
He further revealed that the FCTA is working on operationalizing the terminals by engaging private sector operators and deploying well-regulated buses to restore order, comfort, and safety to urban commuting in the FCT.
Public reaction has been largely positive. Residents and urban planners alike have commended the Minister for fast-tracking the project and moving towards a more organized and sustainable urban transport framework. “It’s been a long time coming,” said Idris Musa, a civil servant who commutes daily through Mabushi. “For once, we can see real change in our public infrastructure.”
The completion of these terminals forms a critical part of Wike’s broader urban development agenda, which includes road expansions, market rehabilitation, sanitation enforcement, and the long-awaited Abuja Metro project.
As Abuja continues to grow demographically and economically, the importance of modern transport nodes like Mabushi and Kugbo cannot be overstated. They not only reduce travel time and improve public safety but also serve as engines of commercial activity and urban renewal.
With the Central Business District terminal still in the pipeline, all eyes remain on the FCTA and Minister Wike to replicate the same momentum and finish the trilogy of transport hubs that will redefine Abuja’s commuter experience for years to come.
More photos and updates from the completed terminals are expected as preparations for commissioning unfold.
