Tag: Nyesom Wike

Insecurity: “FCT may ban okada, ‘keke’ operations in Abuja city centre” – Wike

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Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, says the FCT Administration (FCTA) is considering banning commercial motorcycles, popularly known as Okada, and tricycles, also known as Keke-Napep, in parts of Abuja over growing security concerns. Wike said the decision followed recommendations from the FCT Security Council after intelligence reports linked motorcycles to criminal activities. The FCT Minister, who disclosed this during his monthly media chat on television yesterday, revealed that he had approved measures to strengthen security logistics and directed security agencies to identify areas where the operations…

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FCTA’s Modern Sports Centres: Investing in Youth, Strengthening Security, and Transforming Abuja

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By Dr. Jumai Ahmadu The ongoing transformation of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) under the leadership of the Honourable Minister, Barrister Nyesom Wike, continues to redefine the landscape of Nigeria’s capital city. While the administration has earned widespread commendation for its unprecedented investments in the provision critical infrastructure, another landmark initiative is steadily taking shape , the development of two state-of-the-art multi-event sports centres. Approved during the 11th FCT Executive Council Meeting in December 2024, the project underscores the administration’s commitment to holistic development by recognising sports as a powerful…

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2027: “Amaechi not a political asset to Atiku” – Wike

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Wike on Amaechi

…Says he couldn’t deliver 25% for Buhari in Rivers Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, says Rotimi Amaechi, vice-presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), will not be a political asset to Atiku Abubakar in the 2027 elections.  Amaechi lost the ADC presidential ticket to Atiku during the party’s primary in May. Shortly after the primary, the ADC named the former governor of Rivers as Atiku’s running mate for the 2027 elections. The ADC spokesperson, Bolaji Abdullahi, said in a statement Amaechi that, as one of…

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Citizens’ Responsibilities in the Face of Massive Infrastructure Development in FCT

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The transformation currently taking place across the Federal Capital Territory is a clear demonstration of what purposeful leadership can achieve.  Under the leadership of the Minister of the FCT, Barrister Nyesom Wike, the territory has witnessed an unprecedented wave of infrastructure development, including the construction and rehabilitation of roads, bridges, schools, hospitals, water projects, public buildings, and other critical facilities aimed at improving the quality of life for residents. While the government has the constitutional responsibility to provide infrastructure and essential public services, citizens also have corresponding responsibilities. Development is…

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FCT @ 50: Renewed Hope, Purposeful Leadership and the Socio-Economic Transformation of Abuja

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By Dr. Jumai Ahmadu As the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) marks fifty years of its creation, Abuja stands today as a compelling symbol of national unity, strategic planning, and purposeful governance. From a modest vision conceived in 1976, the nation’s capital has evolved into one of Africa’s fastest-growing cities. Yet, perhaps no period in its recent history has witnessed the scale, speed, and geographical spread of infrastructure delivery recorded under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu through the Renewed Hope Agenda, implemented in the FCT by the Minister of…

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2027: Wike-loyal PDP faction endorses Tinubu, cites national interest

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Wike PDP faction endorses Tinubu

A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for re-election in the 2027 general election, saying the decision was driven by national interest rather than partisan considerations. In a statement issued on Friday, the group said it was backing the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate for a second term, arguing that President Tinubu’s leadership and confidence in Wike had contributed significantly to the transformation of the FCT. The faction praised Wike’s…

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From the Grassroots Up: Why Bottom-Up Policy Formulation Is Delivering Better Results in the FCT

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By Dr. Jumai Ahmadu One of the greatest challenges of public policy in developing countries is not necessarily the shortage of resources but the disconnect between government decisions and the actual needs of the people. For many years, development planning in Nigeria largely followed a top-down approach in which government officials designed projects from their offices and expected communities to accept and utilise them. While this model produced some successes, it also resulted in numerous projects that failed to achieve their intended objectives because the beneficiaries were not sufficiently involved…

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Wike’s Abuja revolution: Three years of unprecedented transformation

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By  Dr. Jumai Ahmadu By every visible and measurable indicator, the FCT under the leadership of the Minister, Barr. Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, is undergoing one of the most ambitious transformations in its history. In less than three years, Abuja has witnessed a scale of infrastructural development, governance reforms, urban renewal, and institutional expansion that many residents and stakeholders say is unmatched since the creation of the Federal Capital Territory in 1976. From the city centre to satellite towns and Area Councils, the evidence of transformation is impossible to ignore. Roads…

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PDP Crisis: Wike orders sealing of ‘illegal’ PDP offices in Abuja

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Wike orders sealing of PDP offices

…Threatens banks, property owners over Turaki-led faction Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has escalated the internal crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), warning that any building in Abuja used as the headquarters of the faction led by Tanimu Turaki will be sealed-off, while banks that facilitate its financial activities risk facing sanctions. Speaking during his monthly media briefing yesterday, Wike issued a strong warning to financial institutions against opening accounts for the Turaki-led faction for the sale of nomination forms ahead of the 2027 general…

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PDP: Wike’s faction takes over National Secretariat in Abuja

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Wike’s faction PDP Secretariat

A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) loyal to Nyesom Wike has taken over the party’s National Secretariat in Abuja. This follows the reopening of the premises by the Nigeria Police Force after months of closure due to internal disputes. The development was confirmed on Saturday by the National Working Committee (NWC) led by AbdulRahman Mohammed. In a statement issued through the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Jungudo Mohammed, the leadership warned against any act that could disrupt activities at the secretariat or threaten peace. The crisis within the PDP…

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