Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has challenged opposition parties to visit the nation’s capital and see the government’s infrastructural projects across the territory.
Naijaonpoint reports that Wike spoke on Tuesday after inspecting six out of the projects being prepared for commissioning ahead of President Bola Tinubu’s third anniversary celebration in Abuja.
Wike said residents were beginning to respond positively to what he described as visible governance, especially the extension of infrastructures to satellite towns and rural communities.
According to the former Governor of Rivers State, no fewer than 20 projects would be ready for inauguration, stressing that the figure could rise as some projects were still being finalised.
He listed additional road projects, including Gomani to Yangoji and Kuje to Gwagwalada Road, adding that the spread of infrastructure across satellite towns marked a new phase of development in the FCT.
Wike also expressed confidence that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) would perform better in the FCT during the 2027 election, citing increased grassroots acceptance and infrastructural development.
He said, “What the people want is simple, they want to feel the impact of governance. It is not about magic. Nigerians are interested in good governance, infrastructure, electricity and improved living conditions.
“I said not less than 20 projects, but it may even be more than 20 because I did not include the water projects at Bwari and Karu. There are also projects in AMAC and Bwari Area Councils.
“I think it will be interesting for the public to see governance in action. I wonder where the opposition or coalition members are. They should come and see what is happening in the FCT.”
Wike also said that works at the Abuja Appeal Court Complex in Dakibiyu, Judges Quarters in Katampe, Katampe district internal roads, the new location for the Apo Mechanic Village, and other projects had reached advanced stages, adding that the administration remained committed to inclusive development and improved welfare for residents.
He stated, “At the informal sector site where Apo Mechanic Village traders will be relocated to, the roads and streetlights are already completed. What is remaining now is water connection. I also came with security officials so they can commence work on the police station and police residential quarters.”
