Rt. Hon.
Nyesom Wike
Minister of FCT
Nyesom Wike is the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory. He previously served as Governor of Rivers State from 2015 to 2023, known for his aggressive infrastructure development and political bravado. His appointment as FCT Minister despite being PDP was controversial.
Promises Tracker
0/5 kept
1/2 kept
Complete Abuja Light Rail
Promised to complete and commission the long-delayed Abuja Light Rail project. Project remains at testing stage with no commercial operation date.
20%
Ensure title allocation transparency
Promised to reform the land allocation system in FCT to reduce corruption and ensure transparency.
15%
Revamp satellite towns infrastructure
Promised to extend infrastructure development to satellite towns like Kubwa, Lugbe, Karu, and Nyanya.
35%
Complete all abandoned FCT projects
Promised to audit and complete all abandoned federal projects within the FCT.
40%
Build 12 flyovers across FCT
Promised and commenced construction of multiple flyovers across Abuja to ease traffic congestion. Several have been completed at unprecedented speed.
70%
Demolish illegal structures in FCT
Aggressive enforcement of building codes and demolition of illegal structures across Abuja. Has been actively implemented though controversially.
90%
Clean up Abuja and beautify the city
Promised to restore Abuja to its master plan through demolitions, road expansion, and landscaping.
55%