Speaking during a convocation lecture at the University of Port Harcourt, as seen in a video shared by Channels Television, Wike highlighted what he described as remarkable progress being recorded in the Federal Capital Territory under the current administration.
According to him, the commitment to completing major infrastructure projects has brought visible improvements to several parts of the nation’s capital.
The minister noted that many of the projects currently being commissioned or approaching completion were inherited from previous administrations.
However, he explained that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu directed the FCT Administration to focus on completing abandoned and ongoing projects before initiating new ones.
He said the policy was aimed at ensuring that public funds already committed to critical infrastructure projects are not wasted.
Wike stressed that governance should be driven by continuity rather than political considerations.
He argued that governments have a responsibility to complete projects that serve the public interest, irrespective of which administration initiated them.
According to him, sustainable development can only be achieved when successive governments build on existing foundations instead of abandoning projects for partisan reasons.
He maintained that the completion of long-delayed infrastructure projects is playing a key role in improving connectivity and driving rapid development across Abuja.
In a lighter moment during his address, the minister suggested that the extensive road construction and urban renewal efforts underway in the capital could make it difficult for returning visitors to recognize familiar routes.
“You don't want to clap; whether you clap or you don't clap, when you come to Abuja, you will miss your road,” Wike said, drawing laughter from the audience.
He added that visitors may need to rely on taxi drivers for directions as they navigate the newly developed road networks, emphasizing the extent of the changes taking place in the city.
Wike's remarks reflected his confidence that Abuja is undergoing a significant period of modernization, driven by the completion of key infrastructure projects and a deliberate commitment to continuity in governance.
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