President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has disclosed that he had a one on one discussion with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT Nyesom...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has disclosed that he had a one on one discussion with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT Nyesom Wike before removing the FCT administration from the Treasury Single Account, TSA.
Speaking when the Minister led a delegation from the FCT to
the Presidential Villa, Abuja on a Sallah homage, the President urged Nigerians
to continue to imbibe the virtue of discipline, understanding, sharing, and
partaking in the family values “that will always bring us together as one
family.”
He commended the FCT Minister for the innovation he has
brought to the administration of the territory.
Speaking on the TSA, President Tinubu said, “I remember the
day Nyesom Wike came to me and said ‘Please, take us out of this problem of
TSA, so that I can do more work, and I can achieve more.
“Then I said, ‘Okay,
tell me what you’re about to do.’ And he presented it. And I threw in my own
political guide. ‘Would that give me any opportunity for my party APC to win
the election in FCT?’
“I said ‘I know where you are coming from, your own party
PDP or my party. If this thing goes too much in your own favour, you will lose
your job.’ Then he said, ‘Okay, we settle that, Oga.”
President Tinubu noted that once the FCT was removed from
TSA things started changing rapidly, “I started looking at the opening up of
the rural areas, the residence of the vice president that has been abandoned
for years came alive. The health centers were being rehabilitated. The health
facilities of the residents of FCT are being upgraded. Our teachers at school
are being rehabilitated, buildings are furnished. Thank you Wike.
“Today, we are living in peace and security is improving.
There is satisfaction in our output. The hunger is coming down. Food prices
lowering. We are able to go to the market and do business.”
He also thanked the delegation for their cooperation and
collaboration, and believing in the positive idea that we can live in peace and
harmony with one another, regardless of ethnic, religious diversity and faith.
The President explained that with understanding and living
in harmony, “We can do great things in Nigeria. Surprisingly, Nyesom Wike is not
from the North. He’s not an Hausa man. He’s from the southern part of Nigeria. And his ability to work
in the centre of the northern part of Nigeria is bearing fruits. That is a very
good reflection of our diversity that we must use for our prosperity.”
Speaking earlier, the FCT Minister said despite “our different backgrounds, we are united in our unwavering support for your administration and the Renewed Hope Agenda. This unity demonstrates the collective commitment of the people of the FCT to national progress and development under your visionary leadership.
He said, “Your approval of the exit of the FCTA from the
Treasury Single Account (TSA), the creation of the FCT Civil Service
Commission, the establishment of two new critical Mandate Secretariats for
Women and Youths, and the appointment of Permanent Secretaries have
strengthened our governance structure and improved service delivery translating
into a better life for the ordinary citizen on the street.
“These bold initiatives have enhanced the efficiency of the
FCTA and positioned us to achieve greater milestones. We still have not
forgotten the unprecedented support you granted us last year during your first
anniversary by being physically present in five out of the nine projects
commissioned to commemorate the occasion.
“As we approach the second anniversary of your
administration, we are excited about the array of impactful projects that we
have lined up for commissioning. These projects, designed to improve
infrastructure, economic opportunities, and the overall quality of life, stand
as evidence to your administration’s commitment to national development.”
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