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Wike Vows Continued Investment in FCT Infrastructure

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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr. Nyesom Wike, has reaffirmed the commitment of President Bola Tinubu’s administration to infrastructure development and community enhancement, citing the recent fulfillment of key promises made to residents of the Kwali Area Council.

Speaking on Tuesday during the official inauguration of the newly constructed 11km Yangogi-Sukuku-Ebo Road in Kwali, Wike commended the local community for their support and emphasized the administration’s dedication to improving the area’s infrastructure.

The minister recalled a stakeholders’ meeting held last year in Kwali, where residents identified their pressing needs, including the now-completed road.

“Today, a promise made is a promise kept. You are the first community where we are constructing a road and installing streetlights.

“I assure you, the bridge you’ve requested will also be built,” Wike said.

Wike praised the leadership of the Kwali Area Council and the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), for their support, attributing the success of the project to collaborative efforts.

He urged residents to remain patient as more development initiatives are underway.

“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s government is committed to uplifting our people.

“If you stay patient, we will all enjoy the benefits of this administration,” he assured.

The minister also commended Gilmore Construction Company, the project contractor, for timely delivery and its corporate social responsibility efforts, including the renovation of a local school.

“I encourage other companies to emulate Gilmore by contributing to community development,” he added.

Highlighting other ongoing projects in Kwali, such as the construction of police stations, Wike reiterated the administration’s focus on partnerships for sustainable growth.

“An agreement is an agreement. You do for me, and I do for you,” he emphasized.

Residents of Kwali expressed gratitude to President Tinubu and the FCT leadership for addressing their needs, reaffirming their support for the government’s vision of inclusive growth.

The Minister of State for the FCT, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, also lauded the administration’s commitment to rural development under the Renewed Hope Agenda.

She noted that the road project, completed less than a year after its groundbreaking in February 2024, demonstrates Wike’s dedication to delivering results.

“Investing in rural infrastructure is not just about economic development; it’s a vital step toward building inclusive, resilient, and sustainable communities,” Mahmoud said.

She further highlighted the road’s transformative impact on rural communities, enhancing access to markets, schools, healthcare facilities, reducing insecurity, and fostering economic growth.

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Union, Legal Practitioner Pressure Wike to Appoint Auditor-General for FCT

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Alexis Uchendu

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Chief Nyesom Wike, is under growing pressure from both the Auditor-General’s Office Union and a legal luminary, Jacob Udobang, over the appointment of Mr. Abdullahi Ibn Salihu as Director of Accounts and Acting Head of the Office of the Auditor-General for FCT Area Councils.

 

In a strongly worded petition, the Union described the appointment as a violation of constitutional provisions, arguing that assigning an auditee to oversee audit operations compromises the Office’s independence and integrity.

 

They further decried the exclusion of competent internal staff from promotion, calling for a reversal of the appointment.

 

Backing the Union’s stance, the legal practitioner, Udobang, in a letter to Wike, warned that the failure to appoint a substantive Auditor-General for the FCT, breaches civil service laws and weakens financial accountability.

 

He urged the Wike to restore due process and ensure fair promotions within the Office.

 

Amid rising concerns, stakeholders are also calling for the reintroduction of the Audit Bill, which was passed by the 9th Assembly but not assented to, as a means to secure the autonomy of the Auditor-General’s Office.

 

The controversy continues to build as expectations mount on Wike to act swiftly in addressing the concerns and safeguarding the Office’s credibility.

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FCT Teachers, Council Workers Shut Down Services Over Unpaid Wages

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By Ifeoluwa Odunayo

Teachers and local government workers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), have resumed their strike over the non-payment of the N70,000 minimum wage by the six area council chairmen.

The strike, which began on February 13, affects primary school teachers and council workers across the FCT.

The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), and the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), accused the chairmen of reneging on a December 2024 agreement to implement the wage increase by January 2025.

Union leaders also condemned the failure to pay other entitlements, including a 40% peculiar allowance and salary increments.

They have vowed to continue the strike indefinitely until their demands are met.

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Wike Assures FCT Residents of Timely Project Delivery, Compensation, Infrastructure

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By Alexis Uchendu

FCT Minister, Barr. Nyesom Wike, has reaffirmed his commitment to delivering key infrastructure projects on schedule, ensuring fair compensation for affected residents, and improving waste management services across the Federal Capital Territory.

During an inspection of ongoing road and housing projects on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, Wike expressed satisfaction with the speed and quality of work, particularly at the Judges’ Quarters in Katampe.

He credited the progress to efficient fund management and assured that all projects would be completed by May 2025 as promised by contractors.

Addressing concerns over property demolitions, the Minister confirmed that compensation payments have been made for affected structures in Wasa, Life Camp, and Dei-Dei, while payments for Gishiri Village would be finalized before the end of the week.

On waste management, Wike revealed that the FCTA is in the final phase of selecting contractors to enhance sanitation services, especially in satellite towns.

He assured residents that only competent firms would be engaged to maintain a cleaner and healthier city.

 

 

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