The Federal Capital Territory Authority has commenced the upgrade of lighting along Abuja’s Airport Road with intelligent Smart Light Emitting Diode (LED) lights. This upgrade aims to realize the vision of a more developed FCT that complements ongoing infrastructural projects.
According to Felix Obuah, the Coordinator of Abuja Metropolitan Management Council, plans are underway to transition major roads and streets in Abuja to smart LED lighting. The project has been awarded, with implementation set to proceed gradually.
“We are prepared to illuminate Abuja,” Obuah stated.
Regarding concerns about contractors failing to meet standards, Ronke Ozoh, Executive Director of Tejaff Multi-Concept Limited, representing Concrete Thinking Limited, reassured the public. The upgrade has begun, with thousands of Smart LED units set to be installed from Airport Road to the Central Area of the FCT, enhancing the city’s appearance.
Ozoh emphasized the benefits of LED lighting, including reduced operational costs and remote management capabilities. She highlighted its role in building a Smart City, where accurate energy consumption monitoring is possible.
An Abuja resident, Lennox Adigwe, expressed support for the initiative and urged the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, to expand it across the capital. He emphasized the benefits beyond aesthetics, including job creation and improved safety for residents.
