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Politics › Re: Wike Holds Interactive Engagement With Residents Of Kwali, Abaji And Gwagwalada by CapitalLens(op): 11:04pm On Jul 28, 2024

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Politics › Wike Holds Interactive Engagement With Residents Of Kwali, Abaji And Gwagwalada by CapitalLens(op): 11:02pm On Jul 28, 2024

WIKE HOLDS INTERACTIVE ENGAGEMENT WITH RESIDENTS OF KUJE, ABAJI AND KWALI AREA COUNCILS

… As FCT youths express resolve to not participate in protests

In continuation of the efforts to ensure peace in the Federal Capital Territory in view of the planned anti-government protests in the country, the FCT Minister, Barrister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike on Sunday, July 28, 2024, held an interactive engagement with stakeholders in the FCT South constituency, comprising residents of Kuje, Kwali and Abaji Area Councils of the FCT.

The FCT Minister, in his address during the interactive meeting, highlighted the importance of dialogue between the government and the people, saying that the town hall engagement has provided ample opportunity for FCT residents to air their grievances about the economic situation in the country as well as seek redress from the government.

The Minister thanked the traditional rulers and the youths of the FCT for making out time to be part of the town hall meeting and for agreeing to dialogue with the government, rather than joining the planned nationwide protests.

Politics › Re: Planned Protests: Wike Holds Town Hall Meeting With FCT Residents (photos) by CapitalLens(op): 10:17pm On Jul 27, 2024

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Politics › Re: Planned Protests: Wike Holds Town Hall Meeting With FCT Residents (photos) by CapitalLens(op): 10:14pm On Jul 27, 2024

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Politics › Re: Planned Protests: Wike Holds Town Hall Meeting With FCT Residents (photos) by CapitalLens(op): 10:06pm On Jul 27, 2024

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Politics › Re: Planned Protests: Wike Holds Town Hall Meeting With FCT Residents (photos) by CapitalLens(op): 10:06pm On Jul 27, 2024

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Politics › Planned Protests: Wike Holds Town Hall Meeting With FCT Residents (photos) by CapitalLens(op): 10:06pm On Jul 27, 2024

….Cautions FCT youths against aligning with faceless protesters

As part of the peace building process in the Federal the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), in light of the planned anti-government protests, the FCT Minister, Barrister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, on Saturday, July 27, 2024 held an interactive town hall meeting with residents of the FCT.

Addressing the residents during the Town Hall, the FCT Minister said it was organized to provide an avenue for dialogue with various stakeholders in the FCT and to give them the opportunity to air their grievances, rather than taking to the streets to protest against the government.

The Minister said protests would not solve any problem in the FCT but would rather create an opportunity for hooligans to take advantage of the situation to create a crisis.

He warned that the FCT Administration will not allow any protest that is geared towards destruction or to overthrow the government and cautioned residents against aligning with those he described as faceless protesters.

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The Minister acknowledged that FCT residents have a constitutional right to protest, but cautioned that such protests must be done within the ambit of the law.

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Politics › Re: Wike Inspects Ongoing Road Projects In Kuje (Photos) by CapitalLens(op): 9:26pm On Jul 27, 2024

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Politics › Re: Wike Inspects Ongoing Road Projects In Kuje (Photos) by CapitalLens(op): 9:25pm On Jul 27, 2024

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Politics › Re: Wike Inspects Ongoing Road Projects In Kuje (Photos) by CapitalLens(op): 9:25pm On Jul 27, 2024

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Politics › Wike Inspects Ongoing Road Projects In Kuje (Photos) by CapitalLens(op): 9:24pm On Jul 27, 2024

… SUES FOR PATIENCE FROM RESIDENTS

The FCT Minister on Saturday, July 27, 2024 inspected ongoing road projects in Kuje area council of the Federal Capital Territory.

Roads inspected are the 11-kilometer Highway 105 which links the Outer Southern Expressway to the Kuje township and the 5km emergency asphalt carriageway from Tipper Junction to LEA Secretariat in Kuje Area Council.

Addressing the residents who trooped out in their numbers to show appreciation for the work done, Barr. Wike called on them to be patient and support the government’s efforts to make their lives better.

The Minister who spoke in pidgin English said that while hope was lost before, the present administration has brought back hope to the people, adding that the government was taking measures to alleviate the current economic hardship in the country and will also continue to provide basic infrastructure to the people.

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Politics › Re: Wike Inspects 7.3 Km Gaba/Tokulo Road In Bwari (photos) by CapitalLens(op): 5:43pm On Jul 26, 2024

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Politics › Re: Wike Inspects 7.3 Km Gaba/Tokulo Road In Bwari (photos) by CapitalLens(op): 5:39pm On Jul 26, 2024

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Politics › Wike Inspects 7.3 Km Gaba/Tokulo Road In Bwari (photos) by CapitalLens(op): 5:38pm On Jul 26, 2024

...Stresses commitment to developing FCT Area Councils

As part of the routine inspection of ongoing critical infrastructure projects in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the FCT Minister, Barrister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, on Friday, July 26, 2024 inspected the construction of the 7.3 kilometer Gaba/Tokuo road in Bwari Area Council.

Speaking during the inspection visit, the FCT Minister expressed satisfaction with the speed and quality of work on the road project and assured that it will be adequately funded to ensure its timely completion by December this year.

The Minister who revealed that the project was 40 percent complete, said about 70 percent of the contractual sum has been paid to the contractor.

He also expressed confidence in the capacity of the contractor to deliver the project within the agreed schedule.

Barr. Wike further disclosed that the Gaba/Tokulo road, when completed, will not only enhance transportation in the rural parts of the FCT but will also improve food security in the nation's capital.

He said the road wil provide access to the farmlands in the rural areas as well as access to the market for agricultural produce.

Politics › Re: Planned Protests: Wike Meets With Heads Of Security Agencies (photos) by CapitalLens(op): 6:39pm On Jul 25, 2024

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Politics › Planned Protests: Wike Meets With Heads Of Security Agencies (photos) by CapitalLens(op): 6:37pm On Jul 25, 2024

FCT NOT AVAILABLE FOR PROTESTS – WIKE

…SAYS AUGUST 1ST IS FOR CELEBRATION OF TRADITIONAL INSTITUTIONS

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike has warned that any form of anti-government protest will not be allowed in the FCT.

The FCT Minister gave the warning in Abuja on Thursday, July 24, 2024, shortly after the FCT Security Council Meeting, which was attended by the Heads of the various Security Agencies and the six Area Council Chairmen of the FCT.

The Minister who acknowledged that Nigerians in the FCT have the right to protest as enshrined by the law, however, said that the August 1st, 2024 date of the planned anti-government protest, coincides with the proposed date for the presentation of certificates of recognition to trad initional rulers in all the Area Councils of the FCT.

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Politics › Re: Wike Inspects Road Construction In Saburi, Abuja, Calls for Patience (Photos) by CapitalLens(op): 4:14pm On Jul 25, 2024

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Politics › Re: Wike Inspects Road Construction In Saburi, Abuja, Calls for Patience (Photos) by CapitalLens(op): 4:12pm On Jul 25, 2024

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Politics › Wike Inspects Road Construction In Saburi, Abuja, Calls for Patience (Photos) by CapitalLens(op): 4:11pm On Jul 25, 2024

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Barr. Ezenwo Nyesom Wike has called for patience among FCT residents, urging them to shun the planned protest against the government in the FCT.

The FCT Minister made the call in Abuja on Thursday, July 25, 2024 when he carried out an inspection visit to the ongoing construction of the 5km temporary access road from the Outer Northern Expressway (ONEX) to the old Keffi road in Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) , also known as Saburi road.

Barr. Wike, who spoke in pidgin English, said those behind the protests were only working for their selfish interests, adding that the problems in the country could not also be solved by protesting.

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Politics › Re: Wike Inspects Apo-Karshi Road, Pledges Completion In Seven Months (Photos) by CapitalLens(op): 8:01pm On Jul 23, 2024

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Politics › Re: Wike Inspects Apo-Karshi Road, Pledges Completion In Seven Months (Photos) by CapitalLens(op): 8:01pm On Jul 23, 2024

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Politics › Wike Inspects Apo-Karshi Road, Pledges Completion In Seven Months (Photos) by CapitalLens(op): 7:58pm On Jul 23, 2024

WIKE INSPECTS APO-KARSHI ROAD

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Barrister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike has said that he will take personal interest in the Karshi/ Apo road project to ensure its completion in the next seven months.

The FCT Minister made the pledge in Abuja on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, when he carried out an inspection of the road project which has been under construction for over a decade.

Barr. Wike who decried that the Karshi/Apo road was yet to be completed, 13 years after it was awarded in 2013 blamed the situation on politics and personal interests.

The Minister also noted that the confidence of the people in the government was wanting as result and stressed that the present Administration under the Renewed Hope Agenda has come to restore the lost confidence of the people.

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Politics › Re: Wike Wins Award In Public Service (photos) by CapitalLens(op): 2:33pm On Jul 08, 2024

Politics › Wike Wins Award In Public Service (photos) by CapitalLens(op): 2:31pm On Jul 08, 2024

The FCT Minister, Barrister Nyesom Wike was over the weekend honored at the Nigerian Excellence Awards in Public Service (NEAPS) with the award of excellence in infrastructural delivery at the Federal level as the Hon. Minister of the FCT.

The event took place at the Presidential Villa banquet hall and was attended by the Vice President, Senator Kahim Shettima.

The criteria for recognition include significantly improving public service delivery and courageously undertaking risks to drive positive change amongst others.

Other recipients include the Senate President, the Speaker of the House of Repre
ntatives several state governors, captains of industry and heads of government agencies.

This is the second NEAPS award for the Minister. in 2022, he was the recipient for excellence in infrastructure delivery as Governor of Rivers State.

Politics › Re: Wike Hands Over 50 Operational Vehicles To Security Agencies (Photos) by CapitalLens(op): 8:02pm On Jul 05, 2024

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Politics › Re: Wike Hands Over 50 Operational Vehicles To Security Agencies (Photos) by CapitalLens(op): 7:58pm On Jul 05, 2024

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Politics › Re: Wike Hands Over 50 Operational Vehicles To Security Agencies (Photos) by CapitalLens(op): 7:57pm On Jul 05, 2024

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Politics › Wike Hands Over 50 Operational Vehicles To Security Agencies (Photos) by CapitalLens(op): 7:57pm On Jul 05, 2024

As part of efforts to check insecurity in the Federal Capital Territory, the FCT Minister, Barrister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike has presented 50 operational vehicles and communication gadgets to security agencies in the FCT.

Barrister Wike made the presentation in Abuja on Friday, July 5, 2024 during a ceremony, attended by the heads of the various security agencies in the nation’s capital.

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Politics › Re: Wike Pays Condolence visit to Sen. Saraki Over The Death Of His Mother (Photos) by CapitalLens(op): 7:05pm On Jul 05, 2024

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Politics › Wike Pays Condolence visit to Sen. Saraki Over The Death Of His Mother (Photos) by CapitalLens(op): 7:05pm On Jul 05, 2024

FCT MINISTER COMMISERATES WITH SENATOR BUKOLA SARAKI OVER THE DEATH OF HIS MOTHER

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Barrister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike has commiserated with the former President of the Senate, Senator Bukola Saraki, over the death of his mother, Chief Mrs. Florence Morenike Saraki.

Barr. Wike who spoke when he paid a condolence visit to the residence of the former Senate President in Abuja on Friday, 5th July 2024, urged him to take solace in the fact that his mother has played her role in life and has gone to be with God.

He also prayed that God Almighty would fortify Senator Saraki, whom he described as a good and dependable friend, and grant him and other members of his family the courage to carry on with their lives.

Politics › Re: Wike Flags Off Reconstruction Of 25km Kwaita Yebu Road In Kwali by CapitalLens(op): 8:04pm On Jul 04, 2024

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