Wike taking governance closer to FCT residents – Tinubu

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President Bola Tinubu has praised the leadership of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, noting that his approach to governance is making a direct impact on the lives of residents within the capital.

Tinubu made the remark on Monday in Abuja during the commissioning of newly completed access roads in the Giri district, a project delivered under Wike’s leadership within the FCT Administration.

The road network is the 13th out of 17 infrastructure projects slated for commissioning in celebration of President Tinubu’s second anniversary in office.

Speaking through the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, who represented him at the event, the president said that Wike’s achievements are evident across various parts of the FCT.

“From the vast-spaced districts of Maitama, Jahi, Katampe, Wuye, Mabushi and the likes, to the towns of Gwagwalada, Kwali, Bwari and Abaji, and the growing communities of Kabusa, Ketti and now Giri district, your leadership has brought progress closer to the people.

“You have not only embraced the visions of my administration’s “Renewed Hope Agenda”, you have localised it, made it meaningful and made it real.

“Your actions have brought quality and excellence to the dual states of communities long laid in the shadows.

“Honourable minister, on behalf of myself, my administration and the good people of the FCT, I say thank you for reminding us that good governance is not about fanfare, but about footsteps,” he said.

Tinubu said the newly-constructed access roads were not just infrastructural achievements but a statement of intention to open up Giri district and the FCT.

To the residents of Giri, Tinubu said: “May these roads lead you to greater opportunities; may they carry your children to school, farmers to markets, families to healthcare and dreams to reality.”

In his remarks, Wike said the district houses University of Abuja, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Academy and other institutions.

He said that EFCC would be the first beneficiary of the access road, as it would encourage it to commence construction of its academy.

“Most of the problem we’re having here is that sometimes, when you allocate land, there are no facilities, no infrastructure, and people are not encouraged to develop the allocated land.

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“So, we will do everything we can to see that basic infrastructure is provided in Giri to become an important district that will attract so many investors,” he said.

The minister further stated that efforts had begun to construct the critical road network in the district.

He said he had already asked the acting Executive Secretary of Federal Capital Development Authority, FCDA, Mr Richard Dauda, and other experts to begin working on the details.

Wike added that the road network would help to stop land grabbing by University of Abuja, adding that the university had grabbed 11,000 hectares without authorisation.

“So, I have told the director of lands and other relevant agencies to carve out 4,000 hectares and give it to the university.

“The other ones would be reallocated because we are going to provide the roads here, and that is the true situation,” he said.

Speaking at the event, the FCT Minister of State, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, highlighted the project as a clear reflection of the Tinubu administration’s dedication to advancing infrastructure, enhancing regional connectivity, and promoting inclusive development.

Dr. Mahmoud noted that the newly commissioned Giri road is a component of a larger effort aimed at improving access to underserved communities and boosting local economies across the area councils.

Earlier in the ceremony, Dauda explained that the contract for the project was awarded in November 2024, with the objective of constructing access roads for the district, which has been designated for institutional use.

He also pointed out that the central sewage treatment facility proposed for the city is situated within the Giri district.

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