FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, made the announcement on Tuesday 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 N825.8bn, according to the minister, is 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.
Wike also declared that the FCT will construct a 5km bridge and provide a modern health care facility in Tunga Madaki community expected to serve as a temporary resettlement site for the indigenes.
He charged the contractors to resume work, promising that the approved fund will be released from tomorrow (Wednesday).
The Jiwa community had earlier started negotiations with the Federal Government, demanding N2.5 million per hectare as compensation.
