President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has promised to be part of the commissioning of completed landmark projects across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to commemorate his second-year anniversary in office.
The Minister of the FCT, Barrister Nyesom Wike made this known in Abuja on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, while addressing journalists, during the inspection of some of the completed projects in the Abuja city centre.
The Minister stated that the commissioning activities will begin on Tuesday, 10th June 2025, immediately after the Salah holidays, with the flag-off ceremony of the newly rehabilitated International Conference Centre.
“I can confirm to you that Mr. President has finally approved commissioning of projects to start on the 10th of June, which is on Tuesday after the Salah holiday and that will start with the International Conference Centre”, the Minister said.
According to the Minister, President Tinubu will personally commission 10 signature projects across the FCT, including roads, public buildings, and urban infrastructure.
The Minister further disclosed that the Vice President Kashim Shettima will represent the President to commission three projects, while the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas will commission two projects each on behalf of the President, including projects in the area councils.
“I can tell you Mr. President has agreed to commission one or two projects in the satellite towns and then the Vice President will commission and then the Senate President will commission. So, all of them will have a feeling to go to the satellite towns and let the people see that for the first time, they can feel the impact of governance from the federal level and then see their president and the leadership of the country”, he said.
According to the Minister, “On the whole we have 17 projects but because of time, we on our own can do the other commissioning”.
Barrister Nyesom Wike, expressed gratitude to President Tinubu for the opportunity to unveil the Renewed Hope Agenda in the FCT. He said, “We are very happy that Mr. President has given us an opportunity to also contribute to the vision of the Renewed Hope Agenda. We are very happy that all the promises we made, we have been able to accomplish them. Look at the reactions from the people; if the people are happy, we are also happy. We can’t express how elated we are but we give God almighty the glory and thank Mr. President for all his support”.
He also commended the legislature for their consistent support in ensuring that all budgetary allocations required for the projects were approved on time, which he said has been crucial to FCT’s accomplishments.
Speaking on the long-term management of the International Conference Centre, the Minister confirmed that he will be directly involved in the supervision of the facility, adding that a management agreement will be signed with Messrs Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, ensuring the facility maintains international standards.
“This will not be business as usual. The era of handing over national assets to be mismanaged is over. We will ensure professional maintenance under strict supervision”, Barr. Wike asserted.
The Minister used the opportunity to extend his warm wishes to FCT residents for the upcoming Salah celebrations, expressing confidence that security would be maintained to ensure a peaceful and joyous celebration. He urged residents to continue to support the President and to use the Salah period to foster national unity for Nigeria’s collective benefit.
Highlight of the Minister’s inspection visit was the sight of excited and jubilating school children in the Gishiri community who came to felicitate with him during the tour.
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