…Says Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda Delivering Tangible Results in FCT
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr. Nyesom Wike, has called on Nigerians to act as responsible citizens by constructively engaging government on issues of public concern rather than resorting to social media criticism for political relevance.
Speaking during the commissioning of the reconstructed Ken Udezue Street in Abuja, Wike said true patriotism lies in supporting development efforts and drawing government attention to neglected areas, not in politicizing every issue online.
“Who is called a good citizen? Not a good man, but a good citizen one who thinks well about the welfare of the country and their community,” Wike stated. “It is the duty of good citizens to call government’s attention to issues, not to go on social media to say, ‘they said they have done this and that.’ Even in 20 years, no government can finish every project.”
Wike revealed that the road reconstruction was initiated after Damian Dodo (SAN) informed him of its poor state. “I called the FCDA to inspect, and once they confirmed it was bad, I ordered immediate repair. Within a week, work started that’s what a responsive government does,” he said, praising Dodo as an example of a patriotic citizen.
The Minister also used the occasion to lambast Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, accusing him of hypocrisy and political grandstanding.
“Some people because of politics castigate government. For instance, Mr. Peter Obi went to a local school in Abuja claiming government has abandoned public education. But Mr. Obi, you were governor of Anambra for eight years. If you had completed your projects, no one would still be talking about development there,” Wike fired.
He further accused Obi of prioritizing personal financial gain over governance. “Instead of developing Anambra, you put the state’s money in a bank you have interest in. How can you claim to love your people? We’ve been in office for just two years, yet our achievements in FCT outweigh your eight years in Anambra,” he said.
Wike also mocked Obi’s approach to politics, saying: “You cannot become President of Nigeria by celebrating birthdays in IDP camps or campaigning on social media. You couldn’t even manage your party is it a country of over 200 million people you want to manage? Enough of the propaganda.”
Commending Lubrik Construction Company for the swift completion of the road, Wike reaffirmed the FCT Administration’s commitment to infrastructure renewal under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
He announced new presidential approvals for critical projects, including alternative access roads to the Body of Benchers complex and 600-bed hostel facilities at the Nigerian Law School, Abuja campus, noting that President Tinubu has demonstrated exceptional responsiveness to citizens’ needs.
“Mr. President takes every request seriously. That’s leadership. The Renewed Hope Agenda is about rebuilding trust between citizens and government showing Nigerians that government truly works,” he said.
Wike urged residents to emulate good citizens like Dodo by engaging government constructively and offering solutions rather than criticism. “Every responsible government listens to its people. That’s how we build a city that works for all,” he concluded.
