… Says criticism by detractors will not slow him down
By Joyce Remi-Babayeju
The FCT Minister Barr. Nyesom Wike has said that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration has prioritized job creation for youths.
Wike stated this on Friday after inspecting the extension of Arterial Road (N5) , to Ring Road , and ongoing construction of Judges’ Quarters.
He said, “Creation of employment is a top priority, creating opportunities where youths can find a place to work for their living.”
The minister noted that the number of youths engaged in employment is a show of the Renewed Hope Agenda of Mr. President.
“Look at the number of youths, you’ll find them. Look at all the roads we have gone to, and look at the number of people who are employed.”
“So one is very, very happy that we’re approaching the opportunity that has given employment to our youths.”
The minister emphasized that nothing can be more comfortable than when youths are engaged, adding, you can imagine when these jobs are not there, what the number of youths will be doing by now.
The minister was impressed with the quality of jobs done in the satellite towns, noting that the same quality is giving in the city, he said.
Meanwhile, Barr. Nyesom Wike has stressed that criticisms by detractors will not slow him down.
The minister maintained that he cannot be bothered by those criticizing him because he has presidential approval and the backing of the National Assembly.
“Who are those who are criticizing? I don’t think of that. I’m not bothered. Once l have a presidential approval to go ahead, and the backing of the National Assembly, what’s my business about those who are criticizing?
According to him, if those criticizing are given the opportunity they will not do anything. And if he has not done anything, they will still complain.
Referring to criticisms about building houses for judges, the minister noted, “If you have not done it, they are still the ones that will complain that the environment within which our judges and justices are working is not conducive.”
“So I’m not bothered about the so-called criticism. It does not exist where I am”, Wike said.
