Former Deputy speaker, Nwuche commends Wike’s transformative drive in FCT

June 01 11:38 2025 by The Ajasa News Print This Article

…AS MINISTER URGES RESIDENTS TO SAFEGUARD PUBLIC ASSETS

Former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Chibudom Nwuche, has commended the significant infrastructural advancements in the Federal Capital Territory spearheaded by the FCT Minister, Barrister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike.

Rt. Hon. Nwuche gave the commendation when he accompanied the FCT Minister on an extensive inspection tour of projects across Gwagwalada, Kwali, and Bwari Area Councils of the FCT.

Speaking to journalists after the tour, Hon. Nwuche expressed profound amazement at the pace and quality of development. He stressed that the level of work being done is incredible in under two years, adding that Abuja is rapidly transforming into a world-class city, with development extending beyond the urban core to encompass rural areas.

“We’ve been to Gwagwalada, from there to Kwali and then to Ushafa in Bwari Area Council. The level of work going on is just incredible in under two years. I’m quite amazed,” he stated.

He commended Barrister Wike for his dedication to the job and acknowledged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for providing the necessary support. “We should commend the Minister for putting his heart to the job and we should commend the President for giving the support that is required for these wonderful feats achieved so far. The quality of the projects is world-class”, he asserted.

When asked to compare the FCT of 1999, when he served as Deputy Speaker, with its current state, Hon. Nwuche remarked that if the pace had been maintained since then, Abuja would have long ago been much more advanced. He observed that many Ministers have come and gone, but the current FCT Minister has truly made a great impact on the nation’s capital.

In his remarks, FCT Minister Barrister Nyesom Wike highlighted the collective responsibility of residents in safeguarding public assets like streetlights, emphasizing that while security agencies play a crucial role, community support through vigilance and information sharing is vital.

The Minister further reiterated that the government has fulfilled its part in providing essential infrastructure to make life meaningful, particularly roads that were previously in deplorable condition, such as the road to Ushafa and Army War College, adding that residents should also help the government by protecting what has been provided.

He said, “It will be wrong if we come back here tomorrow and we hear that one of the poles has been vandalized, the wires have been taken away. If we own this property, this is our community, it will not happen”, he said.

Addressing a question about the project most dear to his heart among those slated for commissioning to commemorate President Tinubu’s second year anniversary, the FCT Minister stated that all projects were equally important as they directly impact the lives of the people.

He said, “Everyone is important and that is why we are giving attention to all of them. If one is dear, then we would not have paid attention to all of them. So, every project that will be commissioned is important as long as they will have a positive impact on the lives of the people”.

Speaking on the possibility of Abuja becoming a major food basket due to improved rural roads and access to farmlands, the Minister affirmed that Abuja possesses the necessary resources, including arable land and water. He emphasized that strong leadership, such as that provided by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is key to unlocking this potential, adding that with the current leadership, significant progress will be seen.

The Minister expressed confidence that the challenge of access to farmlands has been overcome with the provision of rural roads, encouraging more people to venture into farming. He also revealed that the 30.4-kilometer A2 -Pai-Gomani road in Kwali will be extended to Yangoji towards Lokoja in Kogi State, bringing the project to 43 kilometers.

Stressing the foundational role of roads in development, the Minister stated that roads were the cornerstone of development in any country. He added that with the road, other things will now come up, “you can go and build schools and health facilities”, he said.

“From Yangoji down to the A2 (Abuja/Lokoja expressway) will be about 43 kilometers. That place will be something else. The communities are so happy. This is what we talk about, development and dividends of democracy,” he enthused.