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Photos: Tinubu Courageous Leadership, Vision Transforming Nigeria Through Infrastructure, Says Wike
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Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Saturday, declared the courageous leadership, vision and political will demonstrated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as responsible for bridging Nigeria’s longstanding development gap, citing ongoing infrastructure projects across the country as evidence of purposeful leadership.
Speaking at the 36th Convocation Ceremony of the University of Port Harcourt, where he delivered a lecture titled; “Leadership and Infrastructure Development in Nigeria: Lessons for Future Leaders,” Wike described the scale, direction and momentum of infrastructure initiatives under the Tinubu’s administration as a reflection of a leadership committed to national transformation.
According to him, the President has shown an uncommon willingness to confront difficult decisions and mobilise resources towards addressing Nigeria’s infrastructure deficit.
“What the present moment offers is a rare and defining possibility, a window in which purposeful leadership can begin, in earnest, to narrow the enduring gap between Nigeria’s vast potential and its historically uneven performance,” Wike said.
“In this regard, the evidence increasingly suggests that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has demonstrated, beyond reasonable doubt, the courage to confront difficult choices, the capacity to mobilise national resources, and the will to pursue infrastructure as a serious instrument of transformation.”
The FCT Minister argued that infrastructure remains the clearest measure of leadership effectiveness, stressing that roads, railways, power projects, housing schemes and digital infrastructure are critical foundations for economic growth and social development.
He noted that while some ongoing projects were inherited from previous administrations, the Tinubu government has injected renewed urgency and strategic direction into their execution.
According to him, projects that previously existed as isolated initiatives are now being integrated into a broader national development framework aimed at stimulating productivity, strengthening national cohesion and expanding economic opportunities.
Wike cited major projects including the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, the Sokoto-Badagry Super Highway, the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano Road, the East-West Road and access roads to the Second Niger Bridge as examples of the administration’s commitment to reshaping Nigeria’s economic landscape.
He also highlighted ongoing investments in rail transportation, including the rehabilitation of the Port Harcourt-Maiduguri railway corridor and efforts to expand standard gauge networks across the country.
In the power sector, Wike pointed to the implementation of the Presidential Power Initiative in partnership with Siemens, as well as rural electrification programmes and mass metering schemes designed to improve electricity supply and restore consumer confidence.
The minister further commended the administration’s energy transition agenda, particularly the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Initiative and the National Hydrogen Policy, describing them as forward-looking interventions that align Nigeria with emerging global energy realities.
He also referenced investments in housing, aviation, broadband infrastructure, security architecture and education, including the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), which he said is helping to expand access to higher education.
Wike described the removal of fuel subsidy as one of the boldest decisions taken by the administration, arguing that the policy has created additional fiscal space for governments at different levels to invest in critical infrastructure and development projects.
“Transformative leadership often requires the courage to choose long-term stability over short-term comfort,” he stated.
The former Rivers State governor maintained that infrastructure development should not be assessed by the number of projects announced but by their successful completion and long-term impact on citizens.
He warned that Nigeria’s development aspirations would remain unattainable without sustained investments in roads, power, transportation, healthcare and education.
While acknowledging that infrastructure development is a long-term undertaking whose benefits may not be immediately visible, Wike urged Nigerians to support efforts aimed at building a functional and integrated economy.
“If this trajectory is to be consolidated, deepened, and translated into lasting national outcomes, it requires not interruption in leadership, but continuity; not hesitation, but sustained commitment,” he said.
The minister stressed that leadership should be judged by its ability to translate vision into concrete outcomes, insisting that no nation can rise above the quality of its infrastructure and the commitment of those entrusted with governance.
The convocation lecture formed part of activities marking the university’s 36th Convocation Ceremony attended by academics, students, alumni, government officials and other dignitaries from across the country.
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Army Nabs Wanted Soldier Accused Of Supplying Uniforms To Terrorists While Escaping to Cameroon
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have nabbed a soldier declared wanted by the Nigerian Army over his alleged involvement in supplying military wares to terrorist groups operating in the North-East.
The suspect, identified as 23NA/84/1939 Private Mohammed Yusuf of the Nigerian Army Ordnance Training Facility (NAOTF), Lagos, was apprehended at about 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 25, 2026 by troops of 7 Provost Group led by the Acting Commander.
Preliminary investigations revealed that before he was declared wanted by the Army, the soldier absconded from his unit and travelled to Maiduguri on July 7, where he allegedly went into hiding.
Investigators further established that he was allegedly sheltered at Gomari Costain in Jere Local Government Area of Borno State by 25NA/89/12687 Private Baba Kamal Sale of the Corps of Intelligence, Dikwa.
Acting on credible intelligence, troops of the 7 Provost Group placed the suspect under 24-hour surveillance before intercepting and arresting him at Jidari Bus Stop while he was allegedly attempting to flee to Cameroon.
The suspect is currently in the custody of the 7 Provost Group, where he is undergoing further investigation into the alleged supply of military accoutrements to terrorist elements and the possible involvement of other collaborators.Government
Military sources described the arrest as a significant breakthrough in ongoing efforts to dismantle insider networks aiding terrorist groups, adding that investigations are continuing to establish the full extent of the suspect’s activities and identify any accomplice.
Abuja Electricity Distribution Plc (AEDC) has promoted 547 employees and approved salary step increments for 579 others as part of a broad workforce development programme designed to reward outstanding performance, strengthen staff motivation and drive organisational excellence.
The exercise, which benefitted 1,126 employees, followed the successful completion of the company’s 2025 Performance Appraisal Exercise and underscores AEDC’s commitment to building a high-performing, customer-focused workforce.
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of AEDC, Chijioke Okwuokenye, said the initiative reflects the company’s resolve to place employees at the heart of its transformation agenda, stressing that investment in human capital remains critical to achieving sustainable growth.
He described the promotions and salary adjustments as a recognition of diligence, professionalism and commitment, noting that the company would continue to reward excellence while creating opportunities for career advancement.
According to him, AEDC is intentionally fostering a work environment where merit, innovation, continuous learning and teamwork determine career progression, adding that employee welfare remains a key pillar of the company’s long-term strategy.
“Our people remain our greatest asset and the foundation upon which AEDC’s future will be built. This is more than a reward for performance; it is a reaffirmation of our belief that excellence should always be recognised, talent should be nurtured and hard work should create opportunities for growth,” Okwuokenye said.
He explained that the organisation is committed to providing employees with fulfilling career opportunities that enable them to maximise their potential while contributing to AEDC’s ambition of becoming one of Africa’s leading electricity distribution companies.
The AEDC chief also urged employees who were not promoted in the current appraisal cycle to remain committed, assuring them that the company’s performance management system is structured to support continuous improvement, skills development and future career progression.
AEDC said the promotion and salary increment exercise forms part of its broader strategy to cultivate a performance-driven culture, encourage professionalism and recognise employees who contribute significantly to the company’s growth.
The company added that as it continues to modernise operations, improve electricity service delivery and enhance customer experience, it will sustain investments in staff development to strengthen productivity and reinforce its position as one of Nigeria’s preferred employers in the power sector.
Some hoodlums suspected to be political thugs on Sunday stormed a permanent voter’s card (PVC) distribution centre in Okuku, the headquarters of the Odo-Otin Local Government Area of the state, and carted away two packs of PVCs.
The INEC officials were busy distributing the cards at the Oyinlola DC Primary School, Ward 2, when the thugs suddenly arrived and started shooting sporadically into the air, scaring residents and officials, and took two packs of cards and left the venue before police could arrive at the scene.
The spokesperson of the Osun State Command, Abiodun Ojelabi, said that about ten armed hoodlums invaded the centre, fired sporadically into the air and carted away three packs of PVCs before fleeing the scene.
Ojelabi disclosed that the State Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Gotan, has condemned the attack and directed a comprehensive investigation to identify and prosecute those responsible.
Reacting to the development, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of INEC in the state, Oluwatoyin Babalola, condemned the attack. She said she was to get the detailed report on the attack, adding that she is yet to know the exact number of PVCs carted away by the hoodlums.
The REC, however, assured the people of the state that the governorship election would be free, fair, credible, inclusive and transparent.
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