Wike Sends Message To FCT Residents Ahead of LG Elections, “The Only Way”
- The FCT minister, Nyeosm Wike, emphasizes that governance will persist beyond political timelines and upcoming elections
- Wike said the FCT development projects remain a priority despite the scheduled LGA elections in February 2026
- The former Rivers state governor assured citizens that project execution reflects the sincerity of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda
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FCT, Abuja - The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, said governance and service delivery would continue in Abuja irrespective of political timelines.
Wike said political activities, including the forthcoming local government area (LGA) elections, will not interfere with the FCT development projects in the nation’s capital.
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Legit.ng reports that the LGA election is scheduled for February 21, 2026, across the six area councils.
He explained that the responsibility of the government is to remain focused on the welfare of residents.
As reported by The Punch, Wike gave the assurance on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, while inspecting several ongoing infrastructure projects.
“Politics is different. You have to serve the people. Politics has its own time, and the work will continue to go on. Politics is not going to affect it.”
Wike said project execution is central to proving the sincerity of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
The minister noted that visible results were what mattered most to citizens and not politics.
“The only way to make sure that people will be happy and see that the Renewed Hope Agenda is real is to continue with the work.”
The former Rivers state governor inspected the Institutional Research Road, which links Nile University, the Body of Benchers, and other institutions.
The road serves as an alternative route to the older road leading to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) headquarters.
Wike described the road project as a strategic artery expected to bear significant traffic once completed.
“The work done there is very encouraging. By the end of May, the contractor will hand over the project, and it is one of those lined up for inauguration during Mr President’s third year in office.”
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Activities grounded as FCT workers embark on strike
Activities at the FCTA and FCDA were halted as workers began an indefinite strike called by the Joint Union Action Committee.
Union leaders ordered staff to remain at home, with task forces deployed to enforce full compliance with the industrial action.
The FCTA management had yet to issue an official response, raising concerns over the disruption of administrative services in Abuja.
Wike approves promotion of over 2,000 FCT workers
Legit.ng also reported that Wike approved the promotion of over 2,000 staff of the FCDA and FCTA following the recently concluded examinations.
The promotions cut across 165 cadres and were conducted using a Computer-Based Test (CBT) system.
The FCT Civil Service Commission said promotion exercises would continue regularly and urged civil servants to prepare ahead of future assessments.
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