{"id":161908,"date":"2025-05-10T22:06:53","date_gmt":"2025-05-10T21:06:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/wike-hails-tinubus-leadership-lists-major-projects-to-mark-two-years-in-office"},"modified":"2025-05-10T23:10:56","modified_gmt":"2025-05-10T22:10:56","slug":"wike-hails-tinubus-leadership-lists-major-projects-to-mark-two-years-in-office","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/wike-hails-tinubus-leadership-lists-major-projects-to-mark-two-years-in-office","title":{"rendered":"Wike hails Tinubu\u2019s leadership, lists major projects to mark two years in office"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has commended President Bola Tinubu for his remarkable contributions to the infrastructural development of Abuja, declaring that the capital has undergone significant transformation under his leadership.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking during an inspection tour of various ongoing projects across the territory on Saturday, Wike asserted that only someone blind or deliberately untruthful would deny the progress made in Abuja since President Tinubu took office on May 29, 2023.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMr. President has provided first-class infrastructure to Abuja. Everyone can see that the city has changed. We are happy about the transformation, and we thank God for the kind of leadership he has given Mr. President to deliver these dividends of democracy to the people of Abuja,\u201d Wike said.<\/p>\n<p>He emphasized that a number of key infrastructure projects are ready for commissioning in celebration of President Tinubu\u2019s second year in office. According to him, the inauguration exercise is expected to span two weeks due to the number of completed projects.<\/p>\n<p>Wike listed some of the projects to be inaugurated, including the Gishiri Interchange, the Outer Southern Expressway (OSEX) to Wassa Junction expansion, the International Conference Centre upgrade, and the N5 road project. He also mentioned ongoing road constructions in satellite towns, as well as the Abuja Greater Water project, which is set for commissioning.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThese projects are not just in the city centre. We have also extended development to the satellite towns, ensuring that all residents benefit from the administration\u2019s commitment to inclusive infrastructure,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>According to the minister, the administration\u2019s goal is to improve the quality of life for Abuja residents, stressing that good leadership plays a central role in national development.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur joy is to see that people are happy. At the end of the day, we serve the people. I\u2019ve said before that leadership is key\u2014when you have the right leadership, the people will surely benefit,\u201d Wike concluded.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has commended President Bola Tinubu for his remarkable contributions to the infrastructural development of Abuja, declaring that the capital has undergone significant transformation under his leadership. 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