We’re Delivering Because Mr. President Supports Us -Wike

By: Wisdom Acka

FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has said that the Federal Capital Territory Administration was delivering on execution of projects and reforms on the ‘Renewed Hope Agenda’ because of President Bola Tinubu’s support.

Wike disclosed this to journalists during inspection of projects expected for commissioning at the end of this month by President Tinubu as part of celebrations to mark his one year in office.

He said: “Everything was made possible by God and because of the support Mr. President has given to us in FCT. We are doing well because Mr. President has given us every necessary support.”

“Assuming we are not getting the support from him, this would not have been a reality today,” he said.

Speaking after a tour of the Abuja Metroline, Wike said: “We are ready and you can see the facilities. Just that we identify one or two things that were omitted during the design but we believe that during the full operations, some of these things will be taken into consideration.”

The Minister continued: “I also thought that some of the stations should have had an elevator for those who are very old and those who may not have the strength to walk or to climb the staircases.”

“Apart from that, I think we are happy with the work that have been done and we believe Nigerians will be happy, particularly the residents of FCT,” Wike added.

“The lack of the facilities will not inhibit the operation, they are just what will make the passengers be more comfortable,” he emphasized.

According to Wike, the little things would not stop the operation, but would be taken care of.

On access roads to a particular station, the Minister queried: “Without the access roads to the train station, there would be no need for the metro line; how will the people from the various communities access the stations?”

“But we thank God we have seen the access road, you can just take your car, park at the station, board the train go to wherever you want to go and still come and take your vehicles and go back to wherever you live,” the Minister remarked.

“Mr. President said he was going to deliver, and he gave marching orders to his foot soldiers who are his ministers, and we have no choice than to make sure that the promises he made to Nigerians in his ‘Renewed Hope Agenda’ come to reality,” Wike reiterated.

Abuja Digest reports that the numerous projects slated for commissioning include the Residence of the Vice President, Abuja Light Rail, Constitution Avenue, Independence Avenue and the N12 expressway, among others.