Just In: Amidst Kidnapping, Wike Bestowed Chieftaincy Title in Abuja
- Nyesom Wike, the FCT minister, has been conferred with the title of "Sarkin Yaki" (Warlord) in a community in the Gwagwalada area council of the FCT
- The development was announced by the Aguma of Gwagwalada, Chief Mohammad Magaji, on Thursday when the minister visited to inaugurate an emergency road project
- The traditional ruler commended the minister for the development of rural projects within the short period that he resumed the office
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FCT, Abuja - A community in Gwagwalada Area Council of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has bestowed the traditional title of "Sarkin Yaki" (Warlord), Paikon Kore, on the FCT Minister, Mr Nyesom Wike,
The Aguma of Gwagwalada, Chief Mohammad Magaji, announced this on Thursday, February 1, when the minister inaugurated an emergency construction and rehabilitation of the area council's nine-kilometre Paikon Kore–Ibwa Road.
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Abuja monarch commends Wike for rural project
Magaji, who commended Wike for the giant strides in rural development within the short time he assumed office, said they were eagerly expecting his approval for the coronation, The Nation reported.
While thanking the minister for taking the bold steps to develop rural communities in the FCT, Magaji expressed optimism that the project would facilitate the development of the area
Inaugurating the project, Wike said it was part of 30-kilometre roads that would be constructed across the six area councils of the territory.
Wike reiterates Tinubu's renewed hope agenda
He assured the residents that President Bola Tinubu's renewed hope agenda was not mere talk but action.
The Minister explained that the road construction was designed to make rural dwellers comfortable and open rural communities for development.
He added that two additional roads would be constructed in each area council before the end of the year, to add up to three rural roads per area council.
The minister blamed the spate of rural-urban migration on the lack of roads and other basic amenities needed to make life comfortable.
Wike's chieftaincy title in Abuja came amid growing insecurity concerns in the FCT. Abuja has recently been in the grip of kidnappers.
Moment Fubara got spiritual support to deal with Wike
Legit.ng earlier reported that Rivers state governor Siminalayi Fubara had received spiritual backing from some bishops in the state who assured him of a successful tenure.
Governor Fubara, who was presented with a birthday gift at a Catholic church, was urged to remain focused and peaceful because no power could remove him from office.
The bishops' message to the governor came when Fubara and his predecessor, Wike, were yet to make peace in their rift.
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