Barr. Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), reaffirmed the administration’s dedication to a fruitful partnership with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) during a meeting in Abuja on Tuesday. Wike welcomed Mr. Yuzurio Susumu, JICA’s Chief Representative in Nigeria, and expressed confidence in the continued growth of their relationship, built on mutual trust and a shared commitment to improving the lives of Nigerians.
Drawing from his experience as former Minister of State for Education, Wike commended JICA for its significant contributions to enhancing education quality and access across Nigeria. He highlighted JICA’s impactful initiatives, such as the Abuja urban master plan approved in 2019, and praised the organization’s solid relationship with Nigeria, spanning various sectors nationwide.
Wike assured JICA of the FCT’s unwavering commitment to sustaining their partnership, emphasizing the importance of completing ongoing projects, especially water-related initiatives, within scheduled timeframes. He pledged the FCT administration’s dedication to fulfilling its obligations and aligning with JICA’s support.
Expressing confidence in JICA’s capacity to deliver on its promises, Wike welcomed further collaboration to achieve more for the people of the FCT. He proposed expanding JICA’s teacher training programs beyond the FCT, focusing on science and mathematics education, demonstrating the administration’s eagerness to continue partnering with JICA in critical areas for educational advancement.
Mr. Yuzurio Susumu, Chief Representative of JICA in Nigeria, reiterated the agency’s commitment to capacity building for FCT staff and promising young individuals. He emphasized JICA’s longstanding collaboration with the government in sustainable economic development and its integral role in the development of the Abuja urban master plan.
This meeting marked a significant milestone in the FCT-JICA partnership, reaffirming their shared commitment to driving progress and improving the lives of Nigerians.
