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The Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has assured residents of Abuja that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will ensure the completion of road projects, especially in the satellite towns so as to ensure better living conditions for the people, urging the residents to continue to support the President and pray for him.

The Minister, who was addressing some residents of villages along the road linking Bwari with Kubwa, who came out to welcome him during his inspection tour of the road on Wednesday, said the President’s main interest is for the people to be happy.

The Minister also declared that it would be very difficult for any opposition to win elections in the FCT against President Tinubu, in 2027.

Speaking to Journalists in Abuja shortly after ongoing projects inspection across satellite towns, the Minister cited massive infrastructure development and visible impact on residents’ lives.

Wike said the level of transformation under the current administration has won the confidence of the people.

Wike insisted that, “It is very difficult for anybody to win an election in the FCT against Mr. President,” he said. “Because to them, it is surprising what they have seen in their lives.”

The Minister attributed the growing support to the administration’s deliberate policy of extending development beyond the city centre to rural and satellite communities.

“We were told clearly that there is over-concentration of development in the city, and we must go to the satellite towns,” he said.

“These communities are part of Abuja, and their lives must also change”, he stated.

Wike, who expressed satisfaction with the pace and quality of ongoing projects, said residents’ reactions across communities visited reflect the positive impact of the government’s interventions.

“You can see the happiness of the people. When the people are happy, you have no choice but to be happy,” he said.

He listed several road projects inspected in Karu, Apo – Kashi and Bwari to Kubwa, including major corridors spanning up to 30 kilometres, noting that many of the affected communities were experiencing such development for the first time.

According to him, “When I went to these areas, you could see that people had never witnessed this kind of infrastructure before. Now, economic activities will improve, and their lives will change”.

The Minister explained that improved road networks would reduce travel time and ease movement between satellite towns and the city centre.

“People can now live in places like Kuje and get to work in the city within 25 minutes. That is the kind of impact we are talking about,” he said.

He further disclosed that some of the projects would be completed and inaugurated as part of activities marking the President’s upcoming anniversary in office.

On concerns about the activities of real estate developers in the FCT, Wike dismissed calls for the establishment of a new regulatory agency, insisting that existing institutions are sufficient.

“The problem in Nigeria is the proliferation of agencies. Creating more agencies will not solve the problem,” he said.

According to him, the Department of Development Control already has the mandate to regulate physical planning and ensure compliance with the Abuja Master Plan.

“What is important is to strengthen existing structures. The FCT Administration can handle complaints and ensure that developers do not exploit innocent citizens,” he stated.

Wike assured residents that the administration would continue to act on reported cases of malpractice, including ensuring refunds where necessary.

“If there are complaints, we know what to do. We will ensure that the right thing is done,” he added.

The Minister also called for unity and continued support for the government, noting that national development requires collective effort.

Wike hinted that, “This is a period for everyone to work together and support the government. The focus is on improving Nigeria, particularly in the area of security”.

He expressed optimism that ongoing interventions would further enhance economic growth and improve living standards across the FCT.

“I wish everyone a happy Ramadan,” Wike added.