Wike: There’s hope for Nigerians — Tinubu has performed well in less than one year

Nyesom Wike, minister of the federal capital territory (FCT), says there is hope for Nigerians under the administration of Bola Tinubu.

Wike spoke on Monday after he inspected the Abuja light rail ahead of its inauguration on May 29 by the president.

The minister said Tinubu has done very well in the FCT and the country in just one year, particularly in physical infrastructure and human capital development.

Wike said the president is committed to the dividends of democracy, adding that he has renewed the hope of Nigerians.

He urged Nigerians to continue to support Tinubu’s administration for optimum delivery.

“We are happy now. All our efforts have come to a reality. Abuja residents are very happy. At the end of the day, the Abuja Metro Station is available for Nigerians,” Wike said.

“For us at FCTA, we are very happy that it is no longer a story; it is reality. It is a promise made and a promise fulfilled.

“Taken from the FCTA perspective, Mr. President has done very well. That is just the fiscal infrastructure and the human capital development.

“Nothing in this world can make you not get to your career progression. I’m sure the civil servants in FCT are happy that their hope has been rekindled, that their hope has been brought back, and that is what everybody wants.

“Mr. President has done very well. He has reassured Nigerians that he is committed to delivering the dividends of democracy.”

The minister added that one year is not enough for Tinubu to deliver 100 percent expectations of Nigerians.

“There are some areas we have to still look into but one year is not enough for you to really expect 100 percent. But for what you have seen on the ground, there is hope for Nigerians,” Wike said.

On the readiness of the light rail, Wike said, “We are good to go; we are just putting finishing touches”.

“We have been to the southern parkway, and we are 100 percent ready,” he added.

On May 23, Wike declared that Abuja light rail would offer free rides to residents for two months.

He said the free rides would commence on May 28, adding that it is part of the president’s renewed hope agenda for residents of the FCT.

The minister said the ultimate goal is to ease commuting in the city, adding that the president may extend the free train rides to six months.