he Honourable Minister of State, Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) Dr. Mariya Mahmoud Bunkure has extolled the existing partnership between the Federal Capital and the Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC), for the hosting of the annual Zuma Film Festival (ZUFF)– Nigeria’s foremost national film festival.
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Barrister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike has expressed the desire of the FCT Administration to partner with South Korean company, Daewoo Engineering and Construction, for the development of the nation’s capital.
ABUJA’S DEWORMING MEDICATIONS PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE, CONFIRMS FCTA
The Abuja Enterprise Agency (AEA) has facilitated the creation of 13,670 job opportunities and supported 4,761 businesses over the past five years.
Chairman Christopher Zakka Maikalangu of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) has initiated the rehabilitation of Gosa township road. During the groundbreaking ceremony, Maikalangu stressed the commitment of his administration to addressing the community’s needs and fulfilling the aspirations of the people.
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) plans to establish a cutting-edge Digital Academy within the Abuja Enterprise Agency (AEA) to bolster the capabilities of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the capital. Mr. Chudi Ugwuada-Ezirigwe, the Acting Managing Director/CEO of AEA, announced this development during a media parley with the FCT Minister’s Press Corps in Mabushi District, Abuja, outlining the agency’s initiatives and future aspirations.
As the nation stands on the brink of unparalleled investment prospects, FCT Minister of State, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, has reiterated the federal government’s dedication to establishing a conducive environment for ‘Ease of Doing Business.’
Speaking at the 6th edition of the Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit themed ‘New Vistas, New Aspirations, New Visions: The Diaspora and National Development,’ Minister Mahmoud, represented by Mrs. Joy Uzodinma, Director of Economic Planning, Research & Statistics, emphasized the summit’s significance in leveraging the skills, resources, and expertise of the global Nigerian community.
Highlighting the diaspora community’s pivotal role, Mahmoud assured them of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s government’s commitment to fostering a transparent and investor-friendly atmosphere.
“Nigeria, with its diverse culture and immense economic potential, is primed for strategic investments. I encourage active participation from the diaspora in this transformative journey,” she urged.
She underscored, “Your expertise gained abroad is an invaluable asset that can substantially contribute to various sectors in Nigeria, spanning from technology and healthcare to agriculture and renewable energy.”
“It’s time for us to unite and forge a more robust, prosperous Nigeria together,” she emphasized.
Mahmoud also conveyed the government’s determination to address challenges collaboratively, emphasizing the importance of diaspora insights in shaping policies conducive to integrating diaspora investments into the national development agenda aligned with the present government’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Barrister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike on Tuesday, inaugurated a Task Force on the issuance of Certificate of Occupancy for mass housing developments and recovery of land use contravention fees in the FCT.
As the dry season nears, the FCT Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has urged Federal Capital Territory residents to avoid behaviors that could ignite wildfires in the area.
FCT JUDICIARY GETS A BOOST AS WIKE SETS PLAN IN MOTION TO IMPROVE COURT FACILITIES, JUDGES WELFARE
The FCT Minister, Barr. Ezenwo Nyesom Wike has said that the FCT Administration was committed to fostering an environment that supports the judiciary for the proper dispensation of justice.
