WTC gets upgrade on metro rail corridor

The minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike has visited the World Trade Center (WTC) Abuja corridor and the Abuja Metro Rail axis and inspected the ongoing public infrastructure works focused on drainage, sewer systems and targeted road improvements in Abuja’s Central Business District. Stakeholders familiar with the area say the inspection followed recurring […]

The minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike has visited the World Trade Center (WTC) Abuja corridor and the Abuja Metro Rail axis and inspected the ongoing public infrastructure works focused on drainage, sewer systems and targeted road improvements in Abuja’s Central Business District.

Stakeholders familiar with the area say the inspection followed recurring concerns around access reliability and the need for upgrade of supporting infrastructure that shapes how the CBD performs during heavy rains and peak movement periods.

The corridor ia said to be crucial because it hosts one of the district’s largest mixed-use real estate developments – WTC Abuja.

The World Trade Center Abuja comprises a 22-storey Grade A commercial office tower with over 33,000 square metres of lettable space, alongside a 24-storey residential tower with 120 apartments. Its occupier profile is intended to serve corporate, diplomatic, financial and professional services users, alongside residents who want high-quality CBD living, supported by amenities including a clubhouse, gymnasium, swimming pool, and squash and tennis courts.

The works being executed through the Federal Capital Territory Administration via the Federal Capital Development Authority and are intended to strengthen stormwater management, improve circulation, and reduce disruption around one of the CBD’s busiest corridors.

Although drainage and access upgrades rarely read like front-page news, their impact is direct in dense commercial zones: poor drainage and road conditions translate into traffic congestion, delayed arrivals, visitor bottlenecks and delivery friction that become a hidden operating cost over time.

During his visit to the World Trade Center Abuja,  Wike, described “WTC Abuja as impressive well-built complex which has uplifted the skyline of Abuja’s Central Business District, saying that “The corridor upgrade is important to boost infrastructure and ensure a well planned environment,”

Receiving the Minister, the Chief Executive of the Churchgate Group, Mr Jerome Das commended  Wike and the Federal Capital Territory Administration for the infrastructure upgrade around WTC Abuja and Abuja Metro Rail corridor.

Also, Ibukun Adeogun, General Manager, Operations and Corporate Communications for Churchgate World Trade Center Abuja, says the public infrastructure upgrades complement the operating environment around the World Trade Center Abuja by improving access and overall district functionality.

He disclosed that “Office space is available now, with flexibility that allows organisations to choose between customisation and speed. Options range from shell and core through Category A to turnkey delivery, with units from 100 square metres to 1,500 square metres, supported by fit-out assistance or full fit-out delivery,”

Adeogun added that “the more durable significance of Ministerial site inspections is reflected in their assessment of Abuja’s investment readiness: a stronger emphasis on infrastructure that makes the CBD function predictably for institutions that need stability. For WTC Abuja, the argument is that improved public realm performance strengthens the experience around a destination already designed for high-compliance, operationally focused occupiers,”