By Sabiu Abdullahi
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has praised the performance of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, stating that the achievements recorded in Abuja and other parts of the country should give the President confidence about public support.
Wike made the remarks on Wednesday during the inauguration of Arterial Road N5 in Abuja. He challenged residents of the FCT to point out any area where they believe the government has failed to make an impact.
According to the minister, the ongoing reforms and infrastructure projects undertaken by the administration have brought visible development to the nation’s capital.
He said: “If we truly believe that good governance is what will make people want to bring you back to office, then I don’t think Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu should be sleeping with one eye open. No, he should sleep with both eyes closed.
“I challenge anyone in this FCT to come forward and say they do not feel the presence of government or see its impact.
“When we were working on this road, and thank God it is good to come out and see what is happening instead of staying in the office, Julius Berger was facing a challenge.
“The community said the company would not proceed with the road project because they had not been compensated for the demolition.”
Wike noted that despite the initial concerns raised over compensation issues, the project was successfully completed and has now been delivered for public use.
The minister maintained that the administration’s commitment to infrastructure development and service delivery continues to reflect the government’s efforts to improve the lives of residents in the Federal Capital Territory.
