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Kabusa-Ketti Road: Tinubu reaffirms commitment to opening up FCT rural economies 
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Kabusa-Ketti Road: Tinubu reaffirms commitment to opening up FCT rural economies 

By Philip Yatai

President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s commitment to open up economies of rural communities in the Federal Capital Territory through construction of more rural roads.

Tinubu made the commitment in Abuja on Friday, while inaugurating the newly constructed 10-kilometre Kabusa-Ketti Road in Abuja Municipal Area Council, to celebrate his second year in office.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that seven communities were connected by the stretch of the road, which began from Kabusa and terminated at Ketti.

Represented by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr Tajudeen Abbas, the president added that his administration was committed to bringing tangible change in rural areas across the country.

He said that the 10km Kabusa-Ketti Road may appear modest in the eyes of some, but for the people of the area and the surrounding communities, “it is transformational”.

“This vital infrastructure connects communities of large economic potential and affirms our administration’s commitment to equitable developments across every corner of our nation.

“This road not only eases mobility; it enhances trade; it improves access to schools and healthcare, and it ensures that rural and peri-urban communities are not left behind in the march towards progress.

“This project aligns fairly with the “Renewal Hope Agenda” of my administration, which places people at the centre of governance.

“We believe that good governance is not theory; it is action reflected in the daily lives of the people.

“Our government remains steadfast in its resolve to deliver on critical infrastructure: roads, schools, hospitals, power and digital access, not only in city centres but also in the smaller communities that form the backbone of our nation,” he said.

Tinubu assured rural communities in FCT and across the country of more life-impacting projects to come.

He commended the Minister of the FCT, Mr Nyesom Wike for a job well done, and for delivering the project to the satisfaction of the people.

Eelier, Wike said that the project was awarded to a local contractor who began the execution of the project in December 2024.

He commended the contractor for completing the project on time and thanked community leaders and the youths in Ketti for supporting the contractor to deliver the project in record time.

“The importance of the road is why you see the community members coming out in their numbers to celebrate and that is what the government owes to the people.

“When government does its work, you will see the reflection in the faces of the people. I am sure this is the first time the people of Ketti are getting government attention,” he said.

NAN reports that shortly after the project inauguration, Wike visited Wassa District to inspect the permanent site allocated for the relocation of Apo Mechanics’ traders and dealers.

The visit, according to the minister, is to see the site to be able to determine the kinds of infrastructure to be put in place to facilitate the relocation of the traders and dealers from the Outer Southern Expressway corridor. (NAN)

Edited by Muhammad Lawal

Tinubu int. conference centre fully booked till 2027 – Wike
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Tinubu int. conference centre fully booked till 2027 – Wike

By Philip Yatai

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, says the recently rehabilitated Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre is fully booked till 2027.

Wike disclosed this in Abuja on Thursday, during the inauguration of the Kugbo Bus and Taxi Terminal by President Bola Tinubu to celebrate his second year in office.

He recalled that the FCT Administration came under criticism for spending huge resources to rehabilitate and upgrade the conference centre to international standard.

He said that some people condemned the decision to refurbish the centre, adding that Tinubu had just hosted an ECOWAS meeting at the centre.

According to him, people and organisations are now rushing the edifice to hold their events.

“You know Nigerians can pretend. They like good things, but they pretend as if they don’t.

“As I speak to you, that conference centre has been booked now till 2027. No space.

“In fact, I saw the application by the Deputy Speaker on constitutional amendment but there is no space, no day, but I’m trying to adjust if he can pay on time, because it’s not free.

“There’s nothing like a national assembly this or that, you have to pay something for us to sustain the facility.”

He commended Tinubu for taking a decisive decision to move the country forward.

He noted that there could be some challenges being experienced in the country, adding that and that’s the essence of leadership.

According to him, no leader can succeed without taking decisions that might come with criticism.

“No leader can succeed without taking a decision because people will say something – people must say something because if you don’t take that decision, people will say something.

“If you take the decision, people will say something. Therefore, do something.

“For me, that’s all about what we are doing in FCT. We are not here to make only big men happy; we are here to make big men and poor people happy.

“That’s what will move this country forward and that’s what the President has shown.”

He explained that the Kugbo bus and taxi terminal being inaugurated, alongside its counterpart in Mabushi and that of the Central Business District under construction would sanitise public transportation in the FCT. (NAN)

Edited by Abiemwense Moru

NECA hails Tinubu’s economic reforms 
Economy/Business

NECA hails Tinubu’s economic reforms 

By Joan Nwagwu

The Nigeria Employers Consultative Association (NECA) says President Bola Tinubu’s  reforms in the economic sector align with the desires of the Organised Private Sector(OPS).

Mr Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde, the Director General of NECA said this on Wednesday in Abuja, at the 2025 edition of the Employers Summit, organised by NECA

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports the summit is themed, “Enabling Sustainable Enterprise in a Transiting Economic: Aligning Fiscal,Trade and Regulatory Reforms for Rapid National Development ”

Oyerinde said the reforms being undertaken by the federal government are in alignment with the desires of employers.

He said the summit was apt in bringing the critical stakeholders together to deliberate and agree on the execution of the reforms.

“NECA believes that there is no better time to get the reformers and those that will implement the reforms as well as those that the reform is supposed to reform to have a conversation and engender consensus around those reforms.

“It will also help us to make policy recommendations to the government on those issues where it pinches the private sector and employers.

“This is the avenue where definite solutions or implementation of palliatives or innovation that might ease the pressure on the private sector can come,” he said.

According to the NECA DG, employers play a major role in promoting national development through job creation, payment of taxes and other contributions to economic growth.

He further said that the summit was unique coming at a time when the government was implementing many reforms, such as the tax reform bills.

Vice President Kashim Shettima emphasised the need to build an economy that is resilient, inclusive, driven by private enterprise and enabled by government.

Shettima, represented by Mr Temitola Johnson, Special Adviser to the President on Job Creation and Small, Medium Micro Enterprises (SMMEs), said the organised private sector has contributed positively to socio-economic development of Nigerians.

He said that the contributions were through the millions of jobs that were created, as well as the goods and services they provide.

Shettima added that the vision of President Bola Tinubu-led administration was to build an economy where sustainable business enterprises thrive and create decent jobs.

“One of the comprehensive reforms being undertaken by the government is that, which prioritises prudent expenditure and a more efficient, transparent and equitable tax system.

“We are a nation in transition, navigating our part of bold reforms designed to stir our economy away from volatility into becoming a more stable, sustainable and prosperous one.

“These reforms, though difficult in the short term, are laying the foundation for a more transparent, competitive, diversified and investor-friendly environment,” he said.(NAN)

Edited by Rotimi Ijikanmi

Tinubu lauds Wike for transforming Abuja to world class city
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Tinubu lauds Wike for transforming Abuja to world class city

By Philip Yatai

President Bola Tinubu has commended the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, for keying into his vision of developing Abuja to a world class capital city.

Tinubu made the commendation in Abuja on Friday, while inaugurating the first phase of Arterial Road N5 (Obafemi Awolowo Way), from Life Camp Junction to Ring Road III, to celebrate his second year in office.

Represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, the President said that the Arterial Road N5 represented what Nigerians can achieve when vision meets action.

He said that the road represented a symbol of collective progress and commitment to a better future.

“It reflects on our commitment to deliver a modern infrastructure that improves the daily lives of our people.

“With the inauguration of this road, traffic circulation around the districts of Dape, Gwarimpa 1, Kado, Karsana, Idu, and Mbora will greatly ease.

“It will further decongest traffic gridlock around the life camp junction and adjoining neighbourhoods,” he said.

Tinubu also commended the FCT administration, the residents and stakeholders who have been integral to the project.

“Thank you, Mr Wike and all the residents and stakeholders who have made this project a reality.

“I also congratulate the FCT administration for keying into our vision of developing the nation’s capital to a level comparable to that of the world’s top capital cities,” he said.

On his part, Wike urged resident of the FCT to bear with the inconveniences caused by the ongoing infrastructural development, noting that development comes with challenges.

He said that the contract for the extension of the Arterial Road N5 was awarded by the Federal Executive Council in September 2024, but work commenced in October.

He said that the contract was awarded to Julius Berger in two phases, adding that the first Phase was inaugurated, while the second phase would be inaugurated before the end of 2025.

Wike commended the affected communities who lost their houses to the road project for their understanding and support.

He said that compensation was paid to both affected indigenes and non-indigenes in line with Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

According to the minister, conversation is ongoing with community leaders to pay them compensation to be able to extend the road to Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport.

He commended the President and the National Assembly for identifying with the FCT.

Earlier, Mr Richard Dauda, acting Executive Secretary, Federal Capital Development Authority, said that the road was a six-lane dual carriageway with a parking lane, making it eight lanes.

Dauda said that the road was one of the major inter-districts roads that traversed several districts in the city.

“As provided in the FCT Master Plan, the Arterial Road N5 starts from the Central Business District, International Conference Centre, passes by the NPC towers and traverses through Wuse District in Phase I.

“It continues through Utako and Jabi District in Phase II and up to Dape and Gwarinpa Districts in Phase III.

“Future development will extend the road up to Phase IV,” he said.

He said that Phase I and II had been fully developed, adding that the potion being inaugurated was in Phase III section of the road, from Life Camp Junction up to Ring Road III. (NAN)

Edited by Kadiri Abdulrahman

Tinubu reaffirms commitment to urban devt, improved quality of life 
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Tinubu reaffirms commitment to urban devt, improved quality of life 

By Philip Yatai

President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to urban development and improving the quality of life of residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

Tinubu stated this while inaugurating the newly constructed Collector Road CN2 (Zakari A. Kyari Street) and other roads, in Abuja on Thursday, to celebrate his second year in office.

The road, from Arterial Road N11 (Ahmadu Bello Way) in Mabushi District to Judges Quarters in Katampe District, and other roads within Katampe, were constructed by the FCT Administration.

Represented by the Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Mr Benjamin Kalu, the president said that his administration would continue to invest in critical infrastructure.

He identified key areas to include roads, bridges, housing, transportation, education, and healthcare.

According to him, infrastructure development is not an expenditure, but a good investment for the people.

“I assure you that we are committed to making sure that every Nigerian feels the impact of good governance.

“We will continue to work tirelessly to deliver infrastructure projects that will enhance the quality of life for our citizens.

“This project reflects our administration’s commitment to urban development and improving the quality of life for our citizens.

“We believe that infrastructure development is critical to national growth and development.”

Tinubu commended the FCTA Minister, Mr Nyesom Wike and his team for prioritising infrastructure delivery.

He urged the residents of Mabushi, Katampe, and surrounding areas to protect and preserve the roads while using them.

On his part, Wike said that the construction of the roads was flagged off in October 2024 for completion in 12 months.

He, however, said that the contractor, CGC, was able to deliver the roads in about nine months due to its capacity to deliver quality projects, and in time.

The minister said that the roads would not only improve mobility and interconnectivity but improve the economies of the areas.

He particularly said that prices of land in the areas would significantly increase, which would be beneficial to landowners.

Wike attributed the successes being recorded in the delivery of infrastructural projects in the FCT to the continued support of Tinubu.

Earlier, Mr Richard Dauda, acting Executive Secretary, Federal Capital Development Authority, said that the project was executed by CGC and was flagged off in October, 2024.

Dauda said that the CN2 road was a dual carriageway of two lanes each while the other roads were single carriageway.

He added that road projects were executed to provide infrastructure and open up the Katampe District for development.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that shortly after the inauguration, Wike inspected Judges Quarters under construction in Katampe and the N5 Road (Obafemi Awolowo Way) from Life Camp to Ring Road III scheduled for inauguration on Friday. (NAN)

Edited by Sadiya Hamza

I have no regret naming international conference centre after Tinubu – Wike
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I have no regret naming international conference centre after Tinubu – Wike

By Philip Yatai

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, says he has no regret naming Abuja International Conference Centre after President Bola Tinubu.

Wike said this in Abuja on Friday, during the inauguration of the completed 15-kilometre left hand service carriage way of OSEX Stage II, from Ring Road I to Wassa Junction.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that criticism followed the naming of the rehabilitated Abuja International Conference Centre after Tinubu, shortly after it was reopened on Tuesday.

Others described expending N39 billion to renovate the edifice as a misplaced priority.

Reacting, Wike wondered why some people were criticising the naming of the conference centre after Tinubu.

According to him, Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport was not built by Azikiwe and Moshood Abiola National Stadium was not built by Abiola.

He added that those criticising the rehabilitation of the centre do not have good taste.

“I have done it, and I have no regret at all,” Wike said.

He said that the only thing that was not changed in the centre was the structure saying, “everything in that centre was changed”.

He expressed dismay that instead of commending Tinubu for doing very well, some people derived pleasure in indulging in baseless criticism.

Wike said those who described the N39 billion spent on the renovation of the centre as a misplaced priority had lost track of time and the changing exchange rate of Naira to a Dollar.

“They said that the centre was built with N240 million, but which year? 1991.

“What was the exchange rate in 1991 compared with today? Look at it, 1991 and we are now in 2025.

“Nobody who loves this country will criticise the rehabilitation of the international conference centre,” he said.

The minister said that Nigeria was seen as the giant of Africa, adding that people must see what makes the country the giant of Africa.

“We deserve the best for the country and Mr President has given us the best,” he said.

IMPI, others say Nigeria recording economic growth, advises Tinubu not to slow down
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IMPI, others say Nigeria recording economic growth, advises Tinubu not to slow down

By Kadiri Abdulrahman

A Nigerian Think Tank, the Independent Media and Policy Initiatives (IMPI),  other institutional and individual analysts say Nigeria ‘s economy  is recording growth.

 

The IMPI advised President Bola Tinubu not to allow the 2027 election cycle to slow down tbe economic reforms.

 

The Chairman of the initiative, Omoniyi Akinsiju, gave the advice at a news conference on Tuesday in Abuja.

 

According to Akinsiju, as Nigeria’s election cycle edges towards 2027, the president should not be tempted to slow the pace of change.

 

“The president should forge ahead with the reforms with the overriding aim of making ordinary Nigerians, and not just investors, to feel the benefits of his shock therapy,

 

“We join other institutional and individual analysts that have objectively reviewed the impact of the economic restructuring under the Tinubu administration and returned a positive outlook for the economy consequent upon the reforms,’’ he said.

 

Akinsiju referenced the validation of Tinubu’s economic reforms by Moody’s Rating which had upgraded Nigeria’s rating by a notch to ‘B3’ from ‘Caa1,’ citing significant improvements in the country’s external and fiscal positions.

 

He said that Moody’s upgrade of Nigeria’s rating,, another global financial service rating company, Fitch Ratings, had upgraded Nigeria’s sovereign credit rating to B with a stable outlook.

 

“This upgrade, which occurred on April 11, reflects increased confidence in the government’s commitment to policy reforms.

 

” Prior to the upgrade, Nigeria’s rating was at B- with a positive outlook. The upgrade is attributed to the government’s policy reforms, particularly those implemented since June 2023.’’ he said.

 

Akinsiju said that the World Bank, had always been effusive in commending the economic reforms in spite threat of political backlash.

 

“In one of its Nigeria Development Update (NDU) reports, titled “Building Momentum for Inclusive Growth”, the World Bank noted that the improvements in fiscal conditions were primarily driven by increased federation revenue.

 

“This has contributed to the positive economic outlook for the country.”

 

It mentioned that economic growth in the last quarter of 2024 had surged to 4.6 per cent on a year-on-year basis, bringing the full-year growth for 2024 to 3.4 per cent,” he said.

 

According to him, that is the highest since 2014, excluding the ‪2021-2022‬ COVID-19 rebound.

 

Akinsiju also mentioned the London-based Financial Times newspaper, which was more declaratory in its review of Nigeria’s economic review.

 

“In a report, the Financial Times notes that Nigeria is in better shape than at any time in the past decade just halfway through the first term in office of the Tinubu administration.

 

“The report acknowledged that its verdict may come as a surprise or even sound like a sick joke to tens of millions of Nigerians who are suffering the worst cost of living crisis in a generation,`’ Akinsiju said.

 

He said that although unemployment had been high, there was a shift in the needle that suggests signs of job creation in the economy in 2024, driven by economic growth and sector-specific initiatives.

 

“Though challenges remain, particularly regarding youth unemployment, we submit that the services sector has played a significant role in boosting employment in the country,” he said.(NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Ese E. Eniola Williams

Wike renames Abuja International Conference Centre after Tinubu
Metro

Wike renames Abuja International Conference Centre after Tinubu

 

By Philip Yatai

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has renamed the Abuja International Conference Centre after President Bola Tinubu.

Wike made this known during the unveiling of the rehabilitated centre by Tinubu in Abuja on Tuesday, as part of activities to celebrate the president’s second year in office.

He also named some of the halls after Vice President Kashim Shettima, Chief Justice of Nigeria, Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Speakers of the House of Representative, Tajudeen Abbas.

This, according to him, is to thank them for supporting the FCT Administration and demonstrate the cordial working relationship, among the Executive, Judiciary and the Legislative arms of government.

He recalled that the conference centre was built in 1991 under the military government, adding that the centre has not been rehabilitated since then.

He said that Tinubu, in line with his “Renewed Hope Agenda”, gave the order to rehabilitate the centre, following the dilapidated state of the conference centre.

Wike added that following Tinubu’s quality leadership, the matching order has transformed the edifice to a befitting conference centre, which demonstrated that Nigeria was truly the giant of Africa.

“Today Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre is a match with any other international conference centre in the world,” he said.

The minister, however, said that to maintain the facility, everybody that intends to use the conference centre must pay.

“I want to let everybody know, whether you are a ministry; whether you are an agency, if you want to use this you have to pay something.

“That is the only way it can be sustained.

“Nothing like my brother, my sister has a wedding. If you want to use such a beautiful place, then you must pay something,” he added.

Wike said that the centre was handed over to a politician to manage and he killed the place.

He added that when the FCT Administration took over the edifice to rehabilitate it, the politician dragged the FCT Administration to court amidst other pressures from politicians.

He thanked Tinubu for encouraging him to go ahead with the rehabilitation and ignore the distractors saying, “if not for your kind of person, we would not have done this work.

“We thank God for showing that leadership.

“This is because our problem is leadership. If you have the right leadership, things will get done and that is what you have shown us”.

Tinubu, who described Wike as a transformative leader, noted the dilapidated state of the centre when he visited the centre to attend the ECOWAS Parliament.

“It was a very dirty, disorganised, uninhabitable environment.

“Aside from the side talk I had with the Senate President, I turned to Wike and said this conference centre is not reflecting who we are. Have we sunk this low?

“He said no, but bear with us, we will do whatever we can do to transform the place. You won’t come back to find it in a dilapidated state and today I am very happy.

“I am greatly honoured and happy to be here to reopen this international conference centre as part of our determined efforts to change the way we do things, to reflect us as people of quality, people of character, people of determination, people of great spirit.

“That is who we are, and I am glad that you, Nyesom Wike, is reflecting that,” the president said.

Tinubu urged Wike not to pay attention to the busybodies and bystanders, “whatever they say, continue to do your good work.

“You are a transformational leader, you have the foresight, the vision and the determination to succeed. Thank you very much”.

On his part, Akpabio commended Wike for the renovation, rehabilitation, and transformation of the international conference centre.

“We are proud of the fact that we do the budgeting, we give the approvals, and you do the execution.,” he said.

NAN reports that the centre, built by Julius Berger Nigeria PLC in 1990 and completed in time for the 1991 OAU Heads of Government meeting, has long served as a venue for government functions, international summits, exhibitions, and corporate events. (NAN)

Edited by Sadiya Hamza

Wike seeks support for Tinubu-led FG 
Metro

Wike seeks support for Tinubu-led FG 

By Philip Yatai

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has called on Nigerians to support President Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government to transform the country for the good of all.

Wike made the call in his 2025 Distinguish Personality Lecture, titled, “The Nigeria of our Dreams” delivered  at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun, on Thursday

He said that no leader, no matter how endowed, equipped or selfless, could truly succeed without the support and cooperation of the citizenry.

The minister advised Nigerians to wake up from years of cynicism, indifference and hopelessness and embrace a new era being birthed by Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

According to him, no nation has made any reasonable progress without the robust cooperation and collaboration of its leadership and followership.

“South Africa for instance, under Mandela, achieved independence and made progress as shown in his book’ Long Walk to Freedom’ through this cooperation.

“Dubai is also recording all these great feats through synergy between its leadership and followership.

“The time for belief is here; the time for action is also here. Together with President Tinubu, we can as a people begin the real process of building the Nigeria of our dreams,” he said

The minister also urged  Nigerians to reject the negative narrative that Nigeria would never change for good, stressing that “with the right leadership, nothing is impossible”.

He said that to reclaim Nigeria’s dream, the people must first reclaim the belief in the possibility that the country would be better and reject the defeatist narratives that nothing would change.

According to him, change does not come from the top alone; it bubbles up from the conviction of a determined people.

“The Nigeria of our dreams is not a utopia; it is a Nigeria that works; it is a Nigeria where merit trumps mediocrity, where justice flows like a river.

“The Nigeria of our dream is also where every child, regardless of ethnic group, religion, tongue, or class, has the opportunity to live with dignity and die with honour.

“It is a nation that listens to the heartbeat of its people and allows the soul of democracy to find expression, not only in periodic elections, but in the daily dignity of citizenship.

“It is a place where leaders are not predators on the public purse, but custodians of the people’s trust; where leadership is purposeful, and followership is responsible,” he said.

The minister added that the “Nigeria of our dream is a nation where institutions are stronger than individuals; where the rule of law is not a slogan, but a sacred covenant”.

Wike  emphasised that reclaiming Nigeria’s dream demands a rekindling of its vision and values, stressing that Nigerians must reimagine the country not as victims of its history, but as architects of its destiny.

He also stressed the need to rebuild trust between government and the governed, among ethnic nationalities and across faiths and generations.

The minister also said that to make meaningful progress, Nigerians must rediscover the dignity of labour, the sanctity of truth and the strength of unity.

“Most of all, we must believe again that our country, however flawed, is not beyond redemption.

“This work belongs to all of us. No one is too small to matter or too big to fail.

“Nigeria’s redemption will not be delivered by heroes on horseback, but by ordinary citizens doing extraordinary things: living with integrity, speaking truth to power, raising children with values, and holding firm to hope even when the night is long.

“The dream is not dead. It merely sleeps, waiting for those bold enough, brave enough, and burdened enough to awaken it,” he said. (NAN)

Edited by Buhari Bolaji

2nd anniversary: Tinubu ‘ll inaugurate 10 of 17 FCT projects – Wike  
Metro

2nd anniversary: Tinubu ‘ll inaugurate 10 of 17 FCT projects – Wike  

By Philip Yatai

President Bola Tinubu will personally inaugurate 10 out of the 17 projects outlined for inauguration to celebrate his second year in office.

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike said this after inspecting some of the projects in Abuja on Wednesday.

Wike said that the inauguration of the projects, which would begin on June 10 with the rehabilitated Abuja International Conference Centre (AICC), would last to the end of the month.

He said that Tinubu would inaugurate 10 projects by himself, while Vice President Kashim Shettima would represent Tinubu to commission three projects.

He added that Senate President Godswill Akpabio would also represent Tinubu to inaugurate two projects, while the Speaker of the House of Representatives would follow suit and inaugurate two projects.

He said that some of the projects that would be inaugurated by Tinubu, the Vice President, Senate President and Speaker of the House of Representatives would be at the satellite towns

“Mr President has agreed to commission two of the satellite towns projects and then the Vice President and the Senate President.

“So, all of them will have a reason to go to the satellite towns, and let the people see them for the first time.

“The residents are feeling the impact of governance from the federal level and will have the opportunity to see their president and the leadership of the country coming to their domain,” Wike said.

The minister explained that 19 projects were earlier scheduled for inauguration but were reduced to 17 due to time and space.

He added that another arrangement would be made by the FCT Administration to inaugurate the other projects across the FCT.

“We are very happy that Mr President has given an opportunity for us to also contribute to the vision of the “Renewed Hope Agenda”.

“You can see the joy of the children. They are all feeling the impact of Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda”, and that is what it’s supposed to be.

“We are very happy that all the promises we made we have been able to accomplish them.

“Look at the reaction from people and that tells you that if the people are happy, we are also happy,” he said.

Wike commended Tinubu for the continued support to ensure he succeed, adding that while Mr President drives the process, the legislative arm ensures approval of budgets for implementation.

Speaking on the maintenance of the AICC, the minister said that it would be handed over to Julius Berger but under his direct supervision.

“We will have an agreement with Julius Berger for the maintenance of the edifice, and we’ll pay them.

“It is not going to be business as usual where you hand it over to politicians and they do whatever they want to do.

“This time around, it will be under my supervision, and it will be managed and maintained by Julius Berger,” he said. (NAN)

Edited by Abiemwense Moru

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