‘Only the public will assess my performance’ — Wike speaks on progress recorded in FCT

Nyesom Wike, minister of the federal capital territory (FCT), says he is satisfied with the progress made in infrastructural development in the nation’s capital in the last 12 months.

Wike spoke on Monday during the inspection of an ongoing road project in Gishiri and the construction of judges’ quarters in the Katampe district of Abuja.

“Only the public will assess my performance against set targets. I can’t set exams for myself, mark, and grade myself. It is for the public to assess,” he said.

“We have the presidential monitoring team with the deliverables. They should be able to say whether we have done what we are supposed to do and to what extent.

“However, generally I am satisfied with what the government has done, and as it relates to FCT, I can say that I am very much satisfied.”

Speaking on the construction of the judges’ quarters and the road network in the area, Wike said he was impressed with the spate of work.

He expressed optimism that the project would be completed and handed over in May 2025.

“You can see the roads surrounding the judges’ quarters. The level of work at the quarters is amazing. The last time we came, we couldn’t get to this point,” he said.

“The contractor has been able to finish major culverts on the roads surrounding the quarters.

“For me, I am very much impressed with the contractor, and I want to thank President Bola Tinubu for the opportunity given to us to contribute to giving Nigerians their lost hope.”

The minister pleaded with the community to give maximum support to ensure completion of the projects.