Chairman of the Unity and Reconciliatory Committee (URC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Sen. Jibrin Wowo, has lauded President Bola Tinubu for delivering concrete dividends of democracy to residents of the FCT as his administration marks its second anniversary.
Sen. Wowo noted that President Tinubu has led the nation with the clarity and determination of a visionary leader, particularly in advancing development within the FCT, and therefore deserves commendation for his achievements over the past two years.
He particularly commended the people-oriented policies and programmes of the APC-led administration, highlighting the directive by the FCT Minister to compensate residents affected by ongoing development projects as a notable example.
In a statement on Sunday, the FCT Chapter Chairman emphasized that the administration’s performance over the past two years has validated the confidence reposed in President Tinubu by the electorate, especially in his capacity to guide the nation towards meaningful socio-economic progress.
He noted that without the bold and decisive steps taken by President Tinubu, the country would not have recorded the significant progress witnessed in key sectors such as the economy, education, and infrastructure.
“I commend the President for being courageous, such that two years down the line, our party, the APC in the Federal Capital Territory, can tell you that the temporal pains experienced by commuters in the Territory from Zuba to the Central Business District (CBD), Kubwa to CBD, Bwari to CBD and all its environs have been eased with the completion of the Mabushi Bridge.
“Also our people have seen the changes at the Nicon Junction axis that opens the way up to Gwarinpa.
“This infrastructural deployment by the President through the FCT Minister Nyesom Wike came out of audacious belief in growth and development and would ease movements in the FCT reducing passenger time to and from work daily.”
Acknowledging the efforts of the FCT Minister in driving development across the Territory, the APC chieftain commended his commitment to ensuring that set targets are not derailed, saying, “The Minister, Barr. Nyesom Wike, who came ready to Work, requested for the President to remove all bureaucratic encumbrances and thereafter justified his mandate as Minister and transformed major arteries of the city.
“I say congratulations Mr. President, congratulation All Progressives Party (APC) and congratulations to our working FCT Minister”.
While commending the ongoing developmental strides in the FCT, Wowo expressed satisfaction that no area is being left behind but appealed for the inclusion of residents in the Gishiri area to ensure they also benefit from the infrastructure projects carried out in the overriding public interest.
“Mr President, I commend you for the swift compensation of the families displaced by this good work of territorial uplift. I am also delighted to hear that you did not leave the people behind in the area of compensation.
“We are aware that the Minister, Nyesom Wike, empowered by your good office, was displeased over the poor handling of the resettlements and has given a stern warning that the people should be fully compensated.
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“Only a progressive government can tow this populist line, anchored on the broken chain and symbol of the Renewed Hope Agenda.
“With your drive for infrastructure, which your lieutenant, the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, is faithfully discharging will be recorded among the undeniable impact of the APC development initiative in the Territory,” he said.
Wowo, who prayed to God to give the President more wisdom and strength to steer the nation, assured the President that, as chairman of the reconciliation committee, the visible impact of the government’s programmes and policies on the city and its residents has made the task of reconciling APC members significantly easier.