RAMADAN: FCT MINISTER DISTRIBUTES FOOD ITEMS TO LESS PRIVILEGED MEMBERS OF THE FCT SOCIETY
In the spirit of the holy month of Ramadan, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr. Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, on Monday, March 24, 2025 distributed food items to less privileged members of the Muslim community across the six Area Councils of the FCT…
Tragedy on Karu-Nyanya Road: CNG Truck Explosion Sparks Fire and Chaos
The FCT Citizens Engagement Platform reports on the devastating March 19 accident, highlighting causes, emergency response, and urgent safety measures needed to prevent future disasters…
FCT EXCO APPROVES CONTRACTS FOR FCT IRS AND DEVELOPMENT CONTROL DEPARTMENT
…CLARIFY ISSUES ON GROUND RENT REVOCATIONS
The Federal Capital Territory Executive Committee (EXCO) convened on Wednesday, March 18, 2025 at the official residence of the FCT Minister in Life Camp, Abuja, where several critical contracts totaling the sum of N2,183,399,860 were approved…
FCT MINISTER RECEIVES CHINESE AMBASSADOR, DISCUSS ENHANCED BILATERAL COOPERATION
The Honourable Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, today received the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, H.E Yu Dunhai marking a significant step towards strengthening bilateral relations between Nigeria and China, particularly within the FCT…
WIKE PLEDGES FAIR COMPENSATION FOR OWNERS OF DEMOLISHED STRUCTURES IN GISHIRI VILLAGE
…Warns against discrimination against non-indigenous people
The Honourable Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr. Ezenwo Nyesom Wike has reiterated the commitment of the FCT Administration to the payment of fair compensation to all owners of the recently demolished structures along the corridor of the Arterial Road N16 in Gishiri community, Katampe District, Abuja….
UNIVERSITY OF PORT HARCOURT GOVERNING COUNCIL PAYS COURTESY VISIT TO FCT MINISTER
…COMMENDS HIS OUTSTANDING SERVICE AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE INSTITUTION
The Governing Council of the University of Port Harcourt, led by Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council, Senator Mao Ohuabunwa, paid a courtesy visit to the Honourable Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr. Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, at his official residence in Life Camp, Abuja, on Monday, March 17, 2025…
WIKE EXPRESSES SATISFACTION WITH PROGRESS OF KEY PROJECTS AHEAD OF MAY COMMISSIONING
…calls on residents not to sabotage government’s development efforts.
The Honourable Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr. Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday, March 12, 2024, conducted an extensive inspection tour of some major infrastructure projects slated for commissioning in May, to coincide with the second anniversary of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.
The projects include the construction of the 15-kilometer Outer Southern Expressway (OSEX) from Ring Road 1 (RR1) to Wasa junction, the Life Camp to Karmo dual carriageway, and the comprehensive renovation of the International Conference Centre (ICC)…
…Says agreements reached in Lombardy will provide youth employment, boost FCT economy
The FCT Minister, Barr. Ezenwo Nyesom Wike returned to Abuja on Monday, March 10, 2025, following a productive visit to Italy, where he solidified bilateral cooperation with the Lombardy Regional government in Italy…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, arrived in Milan, Italy, today, ahead of a series of official engagements, particularly meeting with the President of Lombardy Region, Attilio Fontana.
The Minister’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, said in a statement in Milan, on Wednesday, that Wike departed Abuja on Tuesday night, and arrived in Milan at about 4:30am today, and was received by the Charge d’Affairs of the Embassy of Nigeria in Italy, Ambassador Mustapha Mohammed.
He said “while in Milan, the FCT Minister will hold a meeting with the President of Lombardy Region on Thursday, and also meet agribusiness investors.”
Lombardy is adjudged as the first region of Italy in terms of economic importance, with population of about 10 million people. It is the second most populous region of the European Union (EU) and the second region of the European Union by nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
“The FCT Minister’s meeting with Attilio Fontana will center on seeking collaboration and evaluating possible prospects in the areas of Agriculture and Vocational Education, as well as strategic development partners with the Lombardy Region.
“Subsequently, Wike will meet investors in agribusiness and experts in vocational training, with a view to unlock new opportunities.
“The FCT Mandate Secretaries for Education, Dr. Danlami Hayyo and Mandate Secretary for Agriculture and Rural Development, Lawan Geidam, as well as Senior Special Assistant on Administration, Dr. Udo Samuel Atang and Senior Special Assistant on Legal and Multilateral Cooperation, Barrister Benedict Daudu, accompanied the Minister on the trip.”
Lere Olayinka
Senior Special Assistant to the FCT Minister
(Public Communications and Social Media)
March 5, 2025
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has encouraged Muslims across the country to use the holy month of Ramadan as a time for prayer and spiritual reflection…