The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has announced plans to build more modern bus and taxi terminals across Abuja as part of efforts to end the use of illegal motor parks, improve passenger safety and create a more organised transport system in the city. The announcement was made on Thursday by the Mandate Secretary of the FCTA Transportation Secretariat, Chinedum Elechi, during a briefing on the commencement of operations at the Mabushi and Central Business District bus and taxi terminals.
Elechi said the administration remains committed to improving transportation in the Federal Capital Territory through the development of modern infrastructure. He explained that additional terminals have already been included in future budget plans under the leadership of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.
According to him, the government is replacing informal roadside loading points such as Berger and Area 1 with properly planned transport hubs that will provide better security, order and convenience for passengers. He said the terminals at Mabushi and Kugbo are mainly designed for intercity travel, allowing passengers travelling to different parts of the country to board vehicles in a secure and organised environment.
He noted that the use of unofficial loading points has contributed to security concerns, including the activities of criminals who target passengers. He said the new transport system would help reduce such incidents by ensuring that passengers board vehicles from approved terminals where operators can be properly monitored.
Elechi explained that the first phase of the project covers the terminals in Mabushi, Kugbo and the Central Business District. While the Mabushi and Kugbo facilities are meant for long-distance travel, the Central Business District terminal will mainly handle transportation within Abuja.
He added that the administration intends to extend the project to other parts of the city as more terminals are constructed. According to him, the goal is to build a transport system that matches those found in major cities around the world and improve the overall appearance and organisation of the Federal Capital Territory.
The mandate secretary pointed to the transformation of transport operations in cities such as Lagos, saying Abuja could also replace disorderly roadside parks with modern facilities that serve commuters more efficiently.
He further explained that the terminals would serve as central transport hubs connected to surrounding communities through buses, taxis and e-hailing services. This arrangement, he said, would allow passengers arriving from other states to continue their journeys safely to their final destinations without difficulty.
Elechi appealed to transport operators and members of the public to support the new transport policy by making use of the approved terminals. He added that the administration’s goal is to provide a safer transport network, maintain a cleaner city and build a reliable public transportation system for residents and visitors across Abuja.