Payments for Waste Evacuation in FCT Now Performance-Based — Wike!
Reported by Marian Opeyemi Fasesan | Sele Media Africa
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared that all payments to newly engaged waste evacuation contractors will henceforth be strictly performance-based. The move is part of the FCTA’s renewed drive to ensure a cleaner Abuja and hold service providers accountable.
Speaking during a meeting with sanitation contractors on Friday, Wike emphasized that no contractor would receive government funds without tangible results.
“If you don’t work, you won’t be paid. We are not here to share money — we are here to clean the city,” he said.
Key Details:
- Contractors will now be assessed on the visibility and consistency of their waste removal operations.
- The FCTA plans to implement a weekly review system to monitor contractor performance.
- Areas with persistent waste issues may face contractor replacement or sanctions.
Why It Matters:
- Abuja’s rapid urban expansion has led to increased waste generation, demanding more efficient sanitation systems.
- Performance-based payment is expected to reduce inefficiency, corruption, and environmental health hazards.
- The policy aligns with Wike’s broader urban renewal strategy for the capital.
What to Watch:
- Whether other ministries or states will adopt similar performance-linked sanitation models.
- Contractor responses and possible protests if payments are delayed over performance disputes.
- Measurable improvements in Abuja’s cleanliness over the coming months.
Citations:
- Vanguard – “Wike warns: No work, no pay for waste contractors”
- Daily Trust – “FCTA introduces new waste evacuation model”
- Channels TV – “Abuja waste contractors to be paid by performance – Wike”
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