“Tinubu’s Achievements Have Shamed the Opposition” – Wike

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared that President Bola Tinubu’s achievements within two years in office have shamed the opposition. He urged Nigerians, especially residents of the FCT, to continue supporting the President, promising his full backing for anyone aligned with Tinubu’s vision.

Speaking during the inauguration of the Wuye Engineering Infrastructure Project in Abuja, Wike described the ongoing series of infrastructure flag-offs and project inaugurations as unprecedented in the history of the territory. He credited the success to President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which he said has revived long-abandoned projects and restored public confidence in governance.

“If there’s any administration since the creation of the Federal Capital Territory that has done more than what we are doing, let them speak up now. Their silence says it all. This is leadership that is committed and changing lives. Tinubu’s administration has shamed the opposition,” Wike stated.

He revealed that many of the projects now being commissioned were abandoned since 2009 due to non-payment of contractors. According to him, the Tinubu administration took decisive steps to complete them, leading to massive infrastructural progress in areas such as Gwagwalada District, where new road networks, tunnels, and utility systems have transformed the landscape.

“When this administration came in, the President took immediate steps to revive what had been neglected. Within one year, major projects were completed, including the interchange that once caused traffic chaos in the area,” Wike added.

The Minister announced that after 20 consecutive days of project inaugurations, the FCT Administration would take a short break before launching another 20-day phase focused on education development. He promised that the upcoming series would highlight the administration’s achievements in schools and learning facilities across the capital.

“Our work is not only about roads and infrastructure; it also extends to education. For twenty more days, we will show Nigerians what we have done in that sector, and it will surprise many,” he said.

Wike praised FCTA staff, Area Council Chairmen, and Councillors for their dedication, describing their efforts as record-breaking. He reaffirmed his commitment to supporting all political leaders who align with the President’s agenda, noting that a “political tsunami” of performance-driven governance is sweeping through the territory.

He pointed out visible improvements across the city, saying, “Those in real estate used to complain—no roads, no infrastructure, our businesses are collapsing. Can you still say that today? Every day you see progress because infrastructure has been provided. That’s what development looks like.”

Wike concluded by emphasizing that the Tinubu administration’s focus extends beyond physical projects. “We are not going to rush. We are going to shock them with what we have done in the education sector, so they will know that this government is not only focused on roads but also on improving education and human development,” he said.