Following the transfer of the Satellite Towns Development Agency (STDA) to Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) as the Department of Satellite Towns Infrastructure (DSTI) by the FCT Administration through the circular FCTA/EXT/MPD/S.06/2, of 5th August 2008, the new Department took over the Engineering aspect of the functions of the defunct STDA.

The vision of the DSTI is “TO RUN THE DEPARTMENT OF SATELLITE TOWNS INFRASTRUCTURE OF FCDA AS A HIGHLY PROFESSIONAL GOVERNMENT ESTABLISHMENT IN THE FIELD OF PROVISION OF EFFICIENT ENGINEERING INFRASTRUCTURE” while the mission is “TO PROVIDE FUNCTIONAL, EFFICIENT AND COST EFFECTIVE SERVICES IN THE SATELLITE TOWNS OF THE FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY”.

The Statutory Responsibility of the defunct STDA transferred to DSTI include among others to:
- Open up/develop the Satellite Towns by providing infrastructural facilities to the teeming rural dwellers, thereby improving their living standards.

- Provide enabling environment through the provision of basic amenities which would further reduce the pressure already brought to bear on the City.

- Develop and upgrade the Satellite Towns.

- Develop linkages between the Satellite Towns and the Federal Capital City (FCC).

The functions are therefore essentially for the development of the Satellite Towns, development of the Rural Areas through provision of link roads, potable water, electricity, development of the Relocation and Resettlement Areas.

DESIGNATED SATELLITE TOWNS
The locations designated as Satellite Towns are as listed below:
(i) Bwari
(ii) Kubwa
(iii) Karshi
(iv) Kuje
(v) Kusaki – Yanga
(vi) Dobi
(vii) Anagada
(viii) Gosa
(ix) Abuja North West
(x) Abuja South West

However, Gosa, Abuja North West and Abuja South West were dropped due to the fact that they were essentially within the Capital City area. There were therefore actually seven Satellite Towns (i - vii above) designated for development.

STRUCTURE OF THE DEPARTMENT
In order to effectively perform its functions, the STI Department, headed by a Director, Engr. O. N. Oduche FNSE, is structured into 3 (three) Divisions as follows:
1. Districts Infrastructure Division
2. Regional Roads Division
3. Services and Logistics Division

These three divisions are each headed by a Deputy Director as follow:

i. District Infrastructure Division  –  Engr. A. S. Oforkaja FNSE

ii. Regional Roads Division   –  Engr A. O. Mokuolu FNSE

iii. Services and Logistics Division  – Engr. J. N. C. Ezuma

ACTIVITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SATELLITE TOWNS INFRASTRUCTURE
A. ONGOING PROJECTS
The Department of Satellite Towns Infrastructure (DSTI) is currently undertaking several projects which are at various stages
of completion. The projects include:-
- District Infrastructure Projects
- Regional (Link) Road Projects
- Rural Road Projects
- Rural Electrification Projects

(i) DISTRICT INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS
District Infrastructure are being provided for the Satellite Towns of Kubwa (Districts 4 & 5), Bwari (Districts 1 & 2) and Karshi (Districts 1 & 2).

(a) Kubwa Satellite Town (Districts 4 & 5) Infrastructure Project
The scope of works consists of construction of various classes of roads which include Collector Roads, Important Local Streets (ILS), Local Streets (LS) and Minor Access Roads (MAR). There is also the provision of water supply network, storm water drainage system, sewerage system, electric power supply and distribution, street lighting and telecommunication ducting. Rehabilitation of some roads within Kubwa Old Town also forms part of the scope. The overall percentage completion of the project is about 10%

(b) Bwari Satellite Town (Districts 1 & 2) Infrastructure Project
The scope of works here also involves construction of various categories of roads which include Arterial Roads, Collector Roads, Important Local Streets (ILS), Local Streets (LS) and Minor Access Roads (MAR). The scope also includes provision of water supply network, storm water drainage system and electric power supply and distribution. The overall percentage completion of the project is about 23%

(c) Karshi Satellite Town (Districts 1 & 2) Infrastructure Project
The Scope of works consists of construction of various classes of roads which include Arterial Roads, Collector Roads, Important Local Streets (ILS), Local Streets (LS), Minor Access Roads (MAR). The scope also includes provision of water supply distribution network, storm water drainage system sewerage system, electric power supply and distribution, street lighting and telecommunication ducting. The overall percentage completion of the project is about 9%

(ii) REGIONAL (LINK) ROAD PROJECTS.
The Regional (Link) Road projects are the construction of roads that link the Satellite towns to each other or to the city.  Such a road project is the Dualization of 20km Jikwoyi-Karshi Road. The overall percentage completion of the road is about 54%

(iii) RURAL ROAD PROJECTS
These are roads that link towns and villages in the FCT and therefore provide the required access for the transportation of farm produce from the villages of production to the towns and the Federal Capital City. Such road projects include:

(a) A2-Kwaita – Yebu Road (Kwali Area Council)
This is a 25km road that starts at A2 (i.e Kaduna-Lokoja road) at Kwaita and ends at to Yebu. The standard of the road is bituminous surface dressing. The overall percentage completion is about 81%.

(b) Bwari-Kau Bridge/Road (Bwari Area Council)
This project is essentially the construction of 45m long bridge with 625m approach road to provide a non-seasonal access to Kau. The project is about 90% completed.

(c) Provision of Access Road to the Orphanage Home at    
     Gwagwalada.
The project is the construction of a bituminous surface dressed access road to the Orphanage Home at Gwako in Gwagwalada Area Council. The project is about 2% completed.

(iv) Rural Electrification Projects
Rural electrification projects are being carried out at some villages in the FCT to enhance the socio-economic wellbeing of the people. The projects include:-
(a) Electrification of Gaube village, Kuje Area Council  - 85% Completed
(b) Electrification of Gafere Village, Kuje Area Council  - 85% Completed
(c) Electrification Pasali Village, Kuje Area Council  - 85% Completed
(d) Electrification Tunga-Bawa Village, Kuje Area Council -17% Completed
(e) Electrification of Kuchiako Village, Kuje Area Council – 95% Completed.

B. NEW PROJECTS
 (a) Rehabilitation of Kuje-Gwagwalada Road.
The contract for this road project has recently been awarded and the process of signing the Agreement is in progress.