{"id":200000,"date":"2026-05-31T23:12:01","date_gmt":"2026-05-31T22:12:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/tinubus-3rd-anniversary-wike-set-to-31-days-to-commission-projects-in-fct"},"modified":"2026-05-31T23:12:01","modified_gmt":"2026-05-31T22:12:01","slug":"tinubus-3rd-anniversary-wike-set-to-31-days-to-commission-projects-in-fct","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/tinubus-3rd-anniversary-wike-set-to-31-days-to-commission-projects-in-fct","title":{"rendered":"Tinubu\u2019s 3rd anniversary: Wike set to 31 days to commission projects in\u00a0FCT"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has revealed a 31-day series of project commissioning across the capital city.<\/p>\n<p>Wike said the commissioning is earmarked to celebrate the third anniversary of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu\u2019s administration.<\/p>\n<p>While speaking at a political lunch in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, the Minister highlighted the important achievements in his administration during his time, crediting the significant infrastructure growth to the President\u2019s strategic support and vision.<\/p>\n<p>Wike stated that the month-long commissioning circuit will include important road systems, public services, and large-scale city improvement projects aimed at completely transforming the country\u2019s capital.<\/p>\n<p>Ignoring the critics, the Minister directly highlighted the scale and quality of what his administration has accomplished in the FCT.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn this third year of President alone\u2026, we are spending 31 days to start new projects in Abuja. I\u2019m not talking about boreholes. \u201cI dare anyone to disagree with this,\u201d Wike said.<\/p>\n<p>He pointed out that the quick progress happening in Abuja clearly shows strong leadership.<\/p>\n<p>Wike also challenged the opposition leaders to keep up with the extent of the work being done.<\/p>\n<p>As he pointed out his achievements in the FCT, the former Governor of Rivers State shifted to an unexpectedly friendly tone about the strong political tension in his home state, extending a general pardon to all his political rivals.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI want to take this chance today to say that I have forgiven everyone,\u201d Wike said, emphasizing that ongoing political fighting doesn\u2019t help anyone.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI truly want you to come back home. We have been involved in politics, and we have hurt ourselves; now is the perfect moment for you to come back,\u201d he said, encouraging both former friends and opponents to put aside their pride and join together again.<\/p>\n<p>Even though there was a big offer for peace, the Minister was very clear about how strong his political team is at home, calling it an unbeatable \u201crainbow coalition.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Wike gave serious warnings and made strong statements about the current political situation.<\/p>\n<p>He clearly warned outside groups not to try to disturb the peace in Rivers State, saying, \u201cAnyone from another state who is trying to harm Rivers State will face issues\u2026<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou put your hand in, you get burned.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He claimed that his political system has successfully secured control over future elections.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf you\u2019re discussing the governorship election in this state, just forget it; it\u2019s over\u2026<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf you believe that some kind of miracle will happen to change everything for us, that\u2019s not true,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Assuring his supporters of their strong position, he said, \u201cWe are always very alert, any time, any day.\u201d \u201cWe will bring you back, and we will collaborate with everyone. 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