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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, says the ongoing series of infrastructure flag-offs and project inauguration across the territory marks an unprecedented milestone in the history of the FCT.
Wike made this known while commissioning the newly completed Engineering Infrastructure in Wuye District of the nation’s capital, Abuja.
He credited President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda for reviving long-abandoned projects and restoring public confidence in governance.
The Minister stated this on the 20th day of the FCT’s flag-off and commissioning programme, challenging critics to identify any previous administration that has matched the current pace of transformation under President Bola Tinubu’s leadership.
“If there is any administration since the creation of the Federal Capital Territory that has achieved more than what we are doing, let them speak up now. Their silence says it all. This is leadership that is committed—leadership that is changing lives,” Wike declared.
According to the Minister, many of the projects being commissioned were abandoned since 2009 due to non-payment of contractors.
He explained that the Tinubu administration took decisive steps to revive them, leading to massive infrastructural development in the Gwagwalada District, including new road networks, sectoral arterials, tunnels, and utility services.
According to him, “When this administration came in, the President took immediate steps to revive what had been neglected. Within one year in office, major projects were completed, including the interchange that once caused traffic chaos in the area.”
Wike further announced that after 20 straight days of commissioning and flag-off events, the FCT Administration would take a short break before embarking on another 20-day phase focused on education development, promising to unveil the government’s achievements in schools and learning facilities across the capital.
“Our work is not only about roads and infrastructure; it also extends to education. For twenty more days, we will show Nigerians what we have done in that sector, and it will surprise many,” Wike said.
Expressing gratitude to FCTA staff, Area Council Chairmen, and Councillors, the Minister praised their dedication and described their efforts as record-breaking.
He reaffirmed his commitment to supporting all political leaders who align with President Tinubu’s vision, noting that a “political tsunami” of performance-driven governance is sweeping across the territory.
“Those in real estate used to complain—no roads, no infrastructure, our businesses are collapsing. Can you still say that today? Every day you see progress because infrastructure has been provided. That’s what development looks like,” he said.
Wike said; “My dear people, look around you. If you live here or have property here, your conscience will tell you the truth—that leadership has returned to this country. The Renewed Hope Agenda is real. Forget my face; what matters is the work being done.”
He commended the Area Council Chairmen and councillors for their cooperation and commitment to the ongoing development efforts.
In her remarks, the FCT Minister of State, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, said the project was aimed at providing communities with the infrastructure and comfort they have long awaited.
“As we celebrate this achievement, let us remember that every milestone is a promise kept, and every completion marks a new beginning,” she said.
Dr. Mahmoud expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, whose Renewed Hope Agenda, she noted, continues to illuminate every part of the Federal Capital Territory.
She also commended the FCT Minister, Barrister Nyesom Wike, for his exemplary leadership and relentless drive to deliver projects that impact lives and uplift communities.