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FCT Minister Barrister Nyesom Wike (right) receiving a portrait of himself from Pro Chancellor University of Port Harcourt, Sen. Mao Ohumbunwa (2nd left) and Vice Chancellor Prof. Onwunari Abraham Georgewill during a courtesy visit by the Uniport Governing Council to the Minister on Monday.

UNIVERSITY OF PORT HARCOURT GOVERNING COUNCIL PAYS COURTESY VISIT TO FCT MINISTER

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…

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FCT MINISTER ARRIVES ITALY, TO MEET LOMBARDYREGION’S PRESIDENT TOMORROW  

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

FCT MINISTER PLEDGES SWIFT RESOLUTION OF PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHERS’ STRIKE

FCT MINISTER PLEDGES SWIFT RESOLUTION OF PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHERS’ STRIKE

…ASSURES OF TIMELY COMPLETION OF CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURAL PROJECTS

The Honourable Minister of the FCT, Barrister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike has addressed the ongoing strike by primary school teachers in the Territory, expressing regret and pledging to find a swift resolution. The Minister also reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to the timely completion of ongoing infrastructural projects across the FCT…

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FCT SECURITY COMMITTEE TO WORK WITH AREA COUNCILS ON THE INFLUX OF ALMAJIRI, OTHERS INTO FCT

The committee, he said, comprises of members from the FCT security agencies, including the Nigerian Police, the Nigerian Army, the DSS, and the NSCDC, and is tasked with several key responsibilities. These include working with Area Council Chairmen to identify schools where Almajiri children are be ing taught, profiling organizers of the schools, including their pictures and phone numbers, and determining the content of the training provided to the students.

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FCT EXCO APPROVES MAJOR CONTRACTS FOR INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT AND SECURITY ENHANCEMENT

FCT EXCO APPROVES MAJOR CONTRACTS FOR INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT AND SECURITY ENHANCEMENT

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Executive Committee (EXCO) held its first meeting of the year in Abuja on Thursday, February 6, 2025, approving several key contracts to improve infrastructure, security, and service delivery within the FCT…

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FG APPROVES RECONSTRUCTION OF DEI-DEI MARKET-LIFE CAMP ROAD

Speaking to the residents of Saburi, Barr. Wike emphasized the commitment of the current administration to delivering on its promises. He said, “Let me thank the people of Saburi for mobilizing yourself to show appreciation for what the President has done, remembering the communities that make up AMAC. Just as the Chairman said, when we came here last year to flag off this road project, you know the usual thing. They will say yes, after flag off, what next, it will be abandoned project every time. But I told you that ours will not be the same. We will not flag-off any project and abandon the project.”

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