The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike has mentioned that Nigeria’s capital metropolis is changing into the true Federal Capital Territory that it’s alleged to be.
Talking on the 2025 Distinguished Persona Lecture at Obafemi Awolowo College, Ile-Ife, Wike mentioned regardless of not being the primary minister of the FCT, he can boldly say the town is coming again to life.
“I’m not the primary FCT Minister, however I’ve made it clear that nobody is exempt. Point out one poor one that owns property in Maitama—none.
“They’re all rich people who don’t need to pay taxes. Properly, they need to pay. In the event that they don’t, I’ll contact them, and heaven is not going to fall—actually, it will likely be at peace,” he mentioned.
He additionally warned that he was not appointed a minister for a magnificence contest however to ship good governance to the individuals.
He additionally famous that most individuals residing in alternative areas throughout the FCT deliberating default on cost of taxes and floor lease.
He mentioned these property homeowners achieve this with the hope that the federal government proceed to fund their life and infrastructural growth.
He additional recommended President Bola Tinubu for his tenacity and boldness in implementing reforms since assuming workplace in 2023.
Based on Wike, the reforms by the president have been useful to Nigerians.