The Federal Government has announced 825.819 million naira as compensation for indigenes of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) for the construction of the 4.2 kilometer second runway at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport.

The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, made the announcement after a negotiation meeting with the Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, officials of both ministries and representatives of their agencies as well as stakeholders from Jiwa, the affected community in Abuja.

The Minister explained that the money was to incentivise the residents to vacate the community and seek their cooperation towards the completion of the 4.2 km second Abuja runway project originally awarded in 2022.

Additionally, Wike declared that the FCT will construct a five kilometer bridge in the Tunga Madaki community and provide a modern healthcare facility expected to serve as a temporary resettlement site for the indigenes.