The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has said President Bola Tinubu appointed Nyesom Wike as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) because of his capacity.
Senator Akpabio said despite Wike being a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), President Tinubu was pleased with his performance when he was Rivers State Governor.
He stated this on Friday during a book launch in marking Wike’s 57th birthday, in Port Harcourt.
In a statement released by his Special Assistant on Media, Jackson Udom, Akpabio said Wike in two years has transformed the capital city with projects.
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“Let me tell you why you were nominated into the FEC by President Tinubu despite being an opposition politician.
“Your performance, as a local government chairman, Chief of Staff to the Rivers State Government, Minister and two-term governor gave you the job.
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“You have made us proud as the FCT minister. You have turned Abuja into a model city befitting the capital of a country. You are a very committed public officer who has no room for excuses on any given task.
In less than two years, you have turned Abuja into a huge construction site,” he said.
He commended the FCT Minister for his life of service to the nation in different capacities.
He described Wike as a leader with purpose who is dedicated to uplifting communities.
