By Joyce Remi-Babayeju
The FCT Minister, Barr. Nyesom Wike has promised to prioritize the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda of Sustainable development for the Capital Territory.
Wike made this promise in his 2024 new year message on Monday to the residents.
He said, “The promises embedded within the Renewed Hope Agenda resonate deeply with our aspirations for the FCT as they encapsulate our dedication to enhancing infrastructure, inclusive growth, and fostering a sustainable environment conducive to economic empowerment and social well-being.”
“Over the past few months, we have made significant strides in various sectors, propelled by a commitment to excellence and innovation. Our efforts have been directed towards enhancing infrastructure, ensuring effective urban planning, bolstering healthcare facilities, improving education, and creating an enabling environment for businesses to thrive.”
“In the year ahead, we will commit to implementing robust policies and initiatives that will bolster the development of the FCT and ensure that it continues to thrive as a model of excellence in all ramifications.”
The minister stated that his administration aims to continue on our current course of accelerated infrastructural development including road construction, public transportation with re-opening of the Abuja Metro System and the expansion of essential amenities such as water supply and electricity to meet the demands of the ever-increasing FCT population.
Other areas include fostering enable environment economic growth through entrepreneurship, and youth employment opportunities.
“We intend especially to focus attention on the tourism sector, which hitherto had remained largely untapped and which has the potentials of being a major revenue earner for the FCT.”
According to the minister, his administration is dedicated to advancing social welfare programs such as healthcare, education, and housing, to ensure all residents have access to essential services and quality living conditions.
“We will intensify efforts to enhance educational institutions, equip our youth with the necessary skills, and create opportunities for their holistic development.”
We are also dedicated to implementing robust urban planning and renewal strategies and initiatives which include the removal of shanties and slums and a renewed commitment to adherence to the dictates of the Abuja Master plan, Wike emphasized.
