Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Malam Muhammad Bello, has reopened the popular Millennium Park two years after its closure due to the outbreak of COVID-19 in 2020.
The park which was shut at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic was developed and donated to the residents of the FCT some years ago.
Bello lamented that almost 95 percent of parks in Abuja have derailed the FCTA park policy.
The minister urged those opposing the FCTA park policy to rethink and support the administration in the journey to transform all parks.
He said: ”Today signifies a very important milestone for the city. A day when officially our own Millennium Park in Abuja will be opened after over two years as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“For us in the city, this occasion today is more than just the reopening of the park but appreciating God Almighty for having taken us safely through all these difficult times.
“More importantly it is a day when we are going to say thank you Salini Nigeria Ltd, for being a very reliable partner and cooperative citizen in Abuja, who single-handedly constructed this park over 22 years ago.
“And more importantly continue to maintain it to this international standard that you all see today without charging a kobo. What we have seen today is truly a park to be in Abuja.”
