With Wike as FCT Minister, Sanity Will Return to Abuja, Says Mayaki
Sanity is on its way to the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, with the announcement of the former governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, as the minister, according to John Mayaki, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC.
Mayaki, a former Chief Press Secretary to Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, said, ‘Former Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), can make the city achieve its rightful status and reach new heights.’
Speaking during a media engagement in Abuja over the weekend, Mayaki said normalcy and sanity are among the low-hanging fruits to expect from the no-nonsense minister.
Mayaki said Nyesom Wike is a remarkable figure, citing his track record of delivering results and exhibiting strong leadership qualities. ‘I have no doubt in Wike’s ability to replicate his accomplishments in Rivers State by focusing on quality infrastructure and future-oriented planning for the federal capital territory, including addressing insecurity challenges.’
In his words, ‘With Wike as FCT Minister, Abuja will regain its sense of order. We now have in Abuja a Minister with unwavering determination. I have no doubt that significant progress would be made in addressing issues of insecurity, drawing from Wike’s resolute tenure as governor in Rivers State.’
Mayaki predicted that under Wike’s leadership, traffic management would improve, normalcy would return, and the city would experience enhanced cleanliness. Additionally, the longstanding unfinished projects aimed at transforming Abuja into the nation’s premier capital city would finally come to fruition.
Mayaki advocated for a renewed emphasis on the original master plan for Abuja, urging adherence to a comprehensive strategy. He said this approach should prioritize equitable and affordable housing, efficient transportation, and well-planned infrastructure, particularly for the benefit of the less privileged members of society.
Furthermore, Mayaki stressed the importance of decentralization to mitigate the overwhelming concentration of activities in central areas. He proposed the creation of vibrant satellite town centers, which would ease congestion and lead to a more balanced distribution of the city’s population in the mold of urban to rural drift.
As the minister embarks on their documentation in preparation for the assumption of duty, Mayaki’s perspective sheds light on the potentially transformative impact that Nyesom Wike could have as the Minister of the FCT, stating that ‘Abuja stands to benefit from Wike’s dedication, experience, and proven ability to drive positive change.’”
