The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has said repairs are ongoing on the Kugbo bus terminal, which was damaged by a storm in April.
Abuja Metro reports that a heavy rainstorm on April 7, 2026, wreaked havoc on the terminal, located along the Abuja-Keffi highway, blowing off large sections of the facility’s roof and causing major traffic disruption.
The downpour, which began around 3:30pm, was accompanied by strong winds that tore through the yet-to-be-operational terminal, scattering roofing materials and structural components across both lanes of the busy dual carriageway.
The Mandate Secretary, Transportation Secretariat of the FCTA, Chinedum Elechi, gave the update while briefing newsmen on the operationalisation of the Mabushi and Central Business District bus and taxi terminals at the weekend.
He also spoke on the administration’s plans to construct additional modern bus and taxi terminals across the nation’s capital.
Elechi said the move would help eliminate illegal motor parks, enhance passenger safety and modernise transportation in the nation’s capital.
He reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to transforming the Federal Capital Territory into a world-class city through ongoing transport projects and future budgetary provisions for additional terminals.
Elechi addressed concerns over reliance on informal loading points, including Berger and Area 1 roundabouts, saying the shift to centralised terminals was necessary for security, orderliness and efficiency.
‘We are building these in strategic locations. The terminals in Kugbo and Mabushi are purely designed for intercity travel.
‘Whether a passenger is travelling to Aba, Lokoja, Owerri or Sokoto, they need a safe, secure and comfortable environment to board.
‘You cannot guarantee what happens when you board a bus at an ad hoc arrangement, which has contributed to the ‘one-chance’ security challenges,’ he said.
The secretary explained that the initial phase focused on key terminals in Mabushi, Kugbo and the Central Business District, with the latter designed primarily to serve intracity transportation needs.
According to him, more terminals have already been captured in the administration’s expansion plans under the leadership of the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike.
Comparing Abuja’s urban renewal efforts with global standards and regional examples, Elechi said cities such as Lagos had successfully transformed chaotic transit points into organised transportation hubs.
‘I have travelled all over the world, and even right here on our doorstep, cities are tidying up. If Lagos could transform the chaotic Oshodi traffic situation into modern transport hubs, why shouldn’t the FCT be tidied up?’ he said.
He explained that the terminals would function as primary transport hubs linked through structured last-mile services using designated bus shelters, taxis and e-hailing platforms.
Elechi urged commuters and transport operators to embrace the new facilities as the administration continued to expand modern transportation infrastructure across the Federal Capital Territory.
He reassured residents that the objective of the initiative was to guarantee public safety, maintain a clean city environment and establish an efficient and reliable transit system.