Wike, A Pragmatic, Result-driven Public Servant – OAU VC

Philip Daniel Yatai
Jun, Fri, 2025

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Wike, a pragmatic, result-driven public servant – OAU VC

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By Philip Yatai

Prof. Adebayo Bamire, Vice-Chancellor, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun, has described the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, as a pragmatic and result-driven public servant.

Bamire spoke during the university’s 2025 Distinguished Personality Lecture titled, “Nigeria of our Dreams,” delivered by Wike in Ile-Ife, on Thursday.

He said that as a former minister of education, former governor of Rivers and currently the minister of the FCT, Wike had distinguished himself through bold urban renewal initiatives.

He added that the minister had accelerated infrastructure development and had taken actions to restore order and dignity to Nigeria’s capital.

“His commitment to service delivery, political courage and uncompromising leadership style are undeniable attributes that have earned nationwide recognition.

“Whether in governance, policy execution, or institutional reform, he exemplifies the kind of purposeful leadership needed to move Nigeria forward.

“We have heard, seen, and tasted the transformative work Wike is accomplishing in the FCT, – beautiful and quality road networks.

“We will love to experience and taste such an impact here at OAU,” he said.

The vice-chancellor said that the theme of the lecture, ‘’Nigeria of our Dream” was timely and thought-provoking.

“At a critical juncture when our nation’s democratic journey, when the challenges of governance, civic trust, and equitable development are at the forefront of public discourse, this lecture offers a vital platform for reflection, engagement and forward thinking.

“It calls us to interrogate the structures that uphold democracy, the principles that guide responsible governance, citizenship and the strategies that can unlock Nigeria’s development potential,” Bamire said

Also, the university Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council, Prof. Siyan Oyeweso, said the distinguished personality lecture was the institution’s first since its establishment in 1961.

Oyeweso said that Wike was chosen to inaugurate the maiden edition of the lecture because of his commitment to the noble ideals of good governance.

Describing Wike as “the man that knows how to collect debt from debtors”, the pro-chancellor said that the lecture was to celebrate his accomplishments in the political space and his impact on people’s lives.

“In no distant time from now, people will be studying Wike’s brand of politics as a distinguished Nigerian,” he said.

The Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Ogunwusi, who welcomed the minister to Ife, said that Wike was one politician that needed to be studied.

Ogunwusi commended President Bola Tinubu for giving Wike the opportunity to serve his country, without minding his political party. (NAN)

Edited by Buhari Bolaji

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