President Bola Tinubu has described Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), as a “good man” and a “performing minister.”...TAP TO READ THE FULL CONTENT | TAP TO READ THE FULL CONTENT
Tinubu made the remark during his maiden media chat in Lagos on Monday, December 23, when he praised the minister for his outstanding performance in the Nigerian capital and commended Wike on their efforts to make things right.
The president’s endorsement of the minister came amid controversies that surrounded Wike’s style of governance in the FCT. There has been criticism of the minister’s move against the illegal structures. He has also been accused of grabbing and revocating land titles.
However, Tinubu defended the minister. He commended Wike for ensuring compliance with the FCT regulations. According to the president, many Nigerians lack compliance, and the minister is making efforts to address this issue.
The president said: “Nyesom Wike is a good man. He is a performing minister. Nigerians lack compliance, period!
“We don’t pay our ground rents on time. We see compliance as an inconvenience. I doff my hat for him.”
Some scepticism greeted Wike’s appointment as FCT Minister, but Tinubu’s nomination and the Nigerian Senate’s confirmation have proven to be wise decisions. As a former governor of Rivers State, Wike brought his experience and expertise to the FCT Ministry.
His actions have received both praise and criticism, but Tinubu’s endorsement significantly boosted Wike’s credibility. The President’s statement has also sparked a debate about the importance of compliance with regulations and the need for effective governance in the FCT.
See the video of Tinubu’s position on Wike here:
Nysome Wike is a preforming minister- President Tinubu
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