The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has announced plans to intensify enforcement against vehicles operating outside approved motor parks and terminals in Abuja.
Wike said vehicles found violating the regulations could be impounded and auctioned as part of efforts to restore order and ensure compliance with the FCT’s transportation rules.
The minister spoke with journalists after inspecting major road projects in key satellite towns, including the long-awaited Apo-Karshi Road and the 14-kilometre Bwari-Kubwa Road.
He addressed concerns over commercial taxi operators who continue to pick up passengers along major FCT roads rather than using designated terminals, including the Mabushi Bus Terminal.
Wike said the FCT Administration would continue its enforcement campaign and take action against operators who disregard approved transport locations.
He explained that vehicles found operating outside designated parks could be seized and, where necessary, auctioned in line with the administration’s enforcement measures.
The minister also spoke about the unauthorised use of green areas across the FCT for vehicle sales.
According to him, approvals for construction and other developments are typically issued by the relevant departments and agencies rather than directly by his office.
Wike disclosed that a task force had been established to remove encroachments on designated green spaces.
He warned that vehicles displayed or sold on restricted green areas would be impounded and could subsequently be auctioned if their owners failed to comply with government directives.
“We must restore order. If you do not vacate the green areas or use the accredited terminals, we will impound and auction those vehicles. Everyone must obey the rules,” Wike said.
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The directive is part of the FCT Administration’s ongoing efforts to improve traffic management and restore order in Abuja’s transportation system.
The administration has been pushing commercial transport operators to use approved parks and terminals instead of picking up passengers at unauthorised locations along major roads.
Wike said the enforcement would also cover the use of designated green areas for vehicle sales and other activities that violate FCT regulations.
A task force has been set up to address encroachments on green spaces, with the minister warning that vehicles found in restricted areas could be impounded and auctioned if their owners fail to comply with government directives.
The measures come as the FCT continues to expand and rehabilitate major road networks, including the Apo-Karshi and Bwari-Kubwa roads, with authorities seeking to improve movement and maintain a more orderly transportation system across the capital.
