By Joyce Remi-Babayeju
The FCT Minister, Barr. Nyesom Wike has prayed for the peace, progress, and prosperity of residents of the territory as they entered the year 2025.
In a new year message to felicitate with residents, the minister prayed, ” As we enter 2025 with renewed hope and optimism, I extend my warmest wishes to you all, and pray that this new year brings peace, progress, and prosperity to every household within the FCT.
“I also wish to express my heartfelt gratitude to you for cooperating with the administration in implementing its policies and programs. Your support and understanding have driven our vision for a better FCT. I also commend your commitment to peaceful coexistence and care for each other throughout the past year.”
“While challenging for many, 2024 was admittedly remarkable for the FCT, as we recorded significant achievements that have set the foundation for sustained development.”
These accomplishments demonstrate our collective effort and commitment to building a prosperous, unified, progressive FCT, the minister noted.
Also, the minister used the occasion to recount some key achievements over the past 12 months by the administration.
These achievements include massive infrastructural development, including the construction of new urban and rural roads, which has dramatically improved connectivity and accessibility for residents.
” Rural road development has significantly enhanced economic activities in our rural communities, creating opportunities and improving livelihoods.”
” We also prioritized education by rehabilitating several schools, ensuring that our children learn in conducive environments, and that the future generation is empowered with quality education.”
“Our efforts to enhance security, which included the provision of over 100 vehicles to the various security agencies and implementation of bolder and innovative strategies, have yielded positive results. Residents can now sleep peacefully at night, confidant of the safety of their neighborhoods.”
” The creation of the Mandate Secretariat for Youth Development and other administrative changes implemented during the year have improved efficiency, accountability, and service delivery, strengthened governance, and made it more responsive to residents’ needs.”
By fostering an enabling environment for foreign and local investments, the FCT witnessed visible economic growth. This has been particularly impactful in rural areas, where infrastructural improvements have sparked economic activities and development.
As we look to 2025, we remain resolute in building upon these achievements.
Our focus this year will remain on, massive infrastructural development, as a key driver of economic growth and improved quality of life, will continue
Enhancing healthcare, education, and agricultural sectors, ensuring that every resident can access these essential services.
” Tackling public transportation challenges through private sector participation will commence in earnest, easing transportation issues and ensuring smooth mobility for residents.”
“Expanding programs for youth employment and positive engagement to harness the energy and creativity of our young people for the development of the FCT.”
“Meeting our tourism potential and building upon our achievements in the security sector.”
“Fellow residents, we must also recognize that sustainable development requires the active participation of all residents. I urge you to meet your civic obligations by paying taxes, dues, and levies as applicable, as these are essential for generating the revenue needed to fund developmental projects.”
“Let us remain committed to ensuring that the FCT continues to stand as the proper Centre of Unity, upholding the dreams of our founding fathers.”
“This administration remains steadfast in its determination to transform the FCT into one of the best capital territories in the world. We can achieve the collective dream of a thriving and prosperous FCT by supporting His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, and working together in unity and cooperation.”
“Together, let us embrace 2025 with hope and determination, and may this year bring us closer to realizing our collective vision for a Federal Capital Territory that reflects the” highest ideals of progress and unity.
Wike once again wished the residents aHappy New Year , and God’s blessings in the FCT and the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
