Nyesom Wike, the minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has restored hope in the minds of Nigerians since taking over about a year ago.
As reported by Channels TV, the minister stated this while featuring at the ongoing ministerial sectoral update organised to mark the first anniversary of Tinubuâs administration on Thursday in Abuja.
Wike, the former Rivers state governor, also highlighted some of the achievements of his ministry, the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), within the one-year period under review.
He also listed the implementation of the FCT service commission, the inclusion of the womenâs secretariat in the FCT, which now has a mandate Secretary, and the exit of the FCTA from the Treasury Single Account to pave way for access to the FCTâs internally generated revenue for the execution of projects.
Others are: improved security (provision of security vehicles and other paraphernalia), Construction of roads, Rehabilitation of The Abuja light rail project, Rehabilitation of school across the FCT, Improved roads and critical infrastructure.
Speaking on revenue generation, the minister advised the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) to allow the FCT administration to collect revenue in the city to avoid double taxation and harassment by touts, BusinessDay reported.
Wike also announced the commissioning of 120 kilometres of road in six area councils and other key projects to be commissioned on May 27th, Leadership reported.
Earlier, TimesNow.com.ng reported that Nyesom Wike hailed President Tinubuâs government as he noted that Nigerians could see the desired change.
The FCT minister commended Tinubu’s âRenewed Hope Agendaâ on Thursday after inspecting some key projects in Abuja.
Amid his rift with Fubara, Wike disclosed that he was extremely glad and grateful to be part of the APC administration that would take Nigeria to its promised land.
Source: TimesNow.com.ng
