By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul
The FCT Executive Council has approved the immediate resumption of work on the long-abandoned Utako General Hospital in Abuja.
The council also approved the renovation and modernisation of general hospitals across the Federal Capital Territory.
The Mandate Secretary, Health Services and Environment Secretariat, Dr Adedolapo Fasawe, disclosed this on Tuesday while briefing journalists on the outcome of the 19th FCT Executive Council meeting.
The meeting was presided over by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.
Fasawe said the Utako hospital would be completed, equipped and staffed, while existing general hospitals would undergo renovation, rehabilitation and re-equipping.
She said new diagnostic equipment, X-ray machines and other medical facilities would be provided to improve access to affordable and quality healthcare.
The council also approved a six-month security infrastructure contract for Wasa informal sector, including a police station, to strengthen security in satellite communities.
It approved the digital transformation of the FCT High Court, with electronic court recording and automated case management planned for 67 courtrooms.
In education, the council approved examination materials for public primary and secondary schools and said intervention funds were being used to support teachers’ welfare and settle part of outstanding arrears.
The council further approved a **₦5.3 billion contract** for a 33KV power line from Dawakinchi to Tokulo and neighbouring communities in Bwari.
It also ratified completed road projects in Bwari and Gwagwalada.
Other approvals covered land administration, environmental management, water treatment and infrastructure, as the FCT Administration seeks to extend development to satellite communities.
