Nigerian senate president, Godswill Akpabio, has asserted that Nigeria will undergo a remarkable transformation in the next seven years, and people would not recognize the country.
Akpabio, speaking at the launch of Kugbo Bus Terminal in Abuja has called Nigerians to support president Bola Tinubu, urging citizens to support so that the administration will thrive better.
I have no doubt that by the time the president is through with his tenure in the country, seven years from today, many people will not recognise FCT, they will not recognise Nigeria again, so, all I can say is let us continue to pray for him and be hopeful that the challenges you see today, tomorrow, you will see them no more, he said.
Tinubu’s government has faced many criticism for ending fuel subsidy on petroleum, leading to a significant increase in the cost of living and putting tremendous pressure on the people.
The senate commended President Tinubu decision for appointing Wike as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), despite their political background.
Akpabio noted that the flag-off of the Abuja project signals the government’s commitment to the welfare of the residents of the FCT. According the senate, ‘I believe that you are a square peg in a square hole, and I must thank the President for having the eyes to pinpoint those who can perform and bringing them, this is for me, another major wonder of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. This is a way to cater for a city of this nature. This is a way to cater for the people of the area councils, the FCT residents and visitors alike,” the Senate President said.
Senate Akpabio speaking to the gathering, described the initiative as a hub that will help traffic congestion, and tackle insecurity among others.
“He did it in Lagos and today, Lagos is one of the best, one of the largest economies in Africa when we are talking about cities.” he continued.
FCT Minister, Nyesome Wike in his remark expressed gratitude to Tinubu and the National Assembly for their backing, assuring the people of the FCT that no development initiatives would be left unfinished in their region.
He proclaimed that the period of neglected projects was coming to an end.
The FCT has seen an increase in insecurity lately, with kidnappings posing a significant threat.
Wike however, stated that when he is done with the project you will have access to the place whether it is raining or not, you are sure of being conveyed on vehicles you can identify: you know who is the one in charge of the vehicle and it would take you to safely to wherever you are going, and also reduce the incidences of one-chance, Wike added.
