Office Of The Chief Press Secretary FCT (2025)

20/12/2024

FCTA PRESS RELEASE

MAKE FCT SAFE FOR RESIDENTS THIS YULETIDE, FCT MINISTER CHARGES SECURITY AGENCIES

1. The FCT Minister, Barr. Ezenwo Nyesom Wike has charged security agencies in the FCT to work toward making the territory safe for residents to enjoy the end of year festivities.

2. Barr. Wike gave the charge during the FCT Security committee meeting held on Friday, December 20, 2024 ahead of the yuletide.

3. The Minister said the meeting was called to ascertain the level of preparedness of the security agencies for the security of lives and property of all residents, stressing that residents should be able to sleep with their eyes closed at all times.

4. He said, “Normally criminals will like to take advantage and try to make it uncomfortable for our citizens. I believe we are prepared to provide security for us. You have done well, you have done good policing, but we will not fold our arms and say things are ok now.

5. “We have to continue to be vigilant, to make sure that there is no room for anybody to manipulate. The people in Abuja must sleep with their two eyes closed and can run their businesses”.

6. Addressing journalists shortly after the meeting, FCT Commissioner of Police, CP Tunji Disu, said the committee is intensifying efforts to ensure that the FCT is safe during and after the end of year festivities.

7. CP Disu disclosed that joint teams of all the security agencies will embark on clearance operations in the coming days and urged residents not to panic at the sight of the high-power security operatives, adding that specific places have been identified for more deployment.

8. He said, “We are intensifying our activities in all the borders. Exit and entry into the FCT. We are synergising with all the neighbouring states and focusing on all the bushes around. The Nigeria Airforce is bringing in their helicopters for surveillance of the identified areas while the Nigeria Army, Navy, NSCDC and Police are ready and already clearing the bushes.

9. “You are going to be seeing all of us patrolling together. These are sights not usually seen under normal circumstances. So, you will see us patrol together to ensure we bring peace”.

10. He thanked residents for their cooperation while soliciting for their continued support, urging them to report any suspicious person or activity to the security agencies.

ANTHONY OGUNLEYE

DIRECTOR, PRESS

(OFFICE OF THE HON. MINISTER)

20/12/2024

FCTA/ODP/PR/629

PHOTO CAPTIONS

1)FCT Minister, Barr Ezenwo Nyesom Wike (R) and heads of Security agencies in the FCT during the FCT Security Committee meeting held ahead of the yuletide on Friday.

2)L-R) Mr. IU Chikere, Department of State Services, FCT Police Commissioner, CP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, Commander, Guards Brigade, Brig Brig. Gen. AO Onasanya, Commander, Defence Headquarters Garrison, UCV Ajulu, Commandant, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corp, OO Odumosu, addressing journalists shortly after the FCT Security Committee meeting held on Friday

17/12/2024

FCT Minister Barrister Nyesom Wike and his wife, Justice E.S Wike (JCA) joined the First Lady HE Senator Oluremi Tinubu, and other Nigerians at the 2024 Service of Nine Lessons and Carols with the theme "Immanuel our Restorer of Hope" held at the banquet hall of the Presidential villa, Abuja on Monday, 16th of December, 2024.
Barrister Wike read the 4th lesson.

16/12/2024

FCTA NEWS FEATURE

NYESOM WIKE AT 57: WHEN THE PEOPLE CELEBRATED A BELOVED SON

BY ANTHONY OGUNLEYE

All roads leading to the EUI Events Center along Abacha Road, GRA Port Harcourt, were choked with human and vehicular traffic. VIPs came down from their vehicles and worked for the last hundred meters to the very expansive venue selected to host the public lecture being held in honor of a man who can genuinely be described as the pride of his people.

The people came flamboyantly dressed, and various women groups identified by the brilliant colors of the George fabrics, which only came out on the most important of events, indicated the event's significance.

Getting into the hall was a herculean task, but once in, the mammoth crowd in the hall was the first thing that struck one. The vast hall was filled, and people searched for standing spaces. The atmosphere radiated joy and happiness as they all awaited the arrival of the man of the moment.

They didn’t have long to wait. Some minutes after 10 a.m., the man of the moment, FCT Ministe, Chief Barrister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, CON, GSSRS, walked in to great applause in the company of his son, close friends, and associates.

Friday, February 13th, was his 57th birthday, and members of the NEW Associates (NEW being an acronym for Nyesom Ezenwo Wike), an umbrella body of friends and all who shared his vision and political philosophy, marked the day with a public lecture titled “Pragmatic Strides of a Visionary Leader and Contemporary Issues of Society delivered by House Majority Leader Prof. Julius Ihonvbere.

Welcoming all to the event, Chairman of the Organising Committee Senator George Sekibo set the stage for what turned to be an exciting and enlightening occasion. He said, “this occasion is a shared celebration of our history, where we are coming from, our present, what he(Wike) has been to us, our aspiration … its time to unite and honor the legacy of an exceptional leader”

The chairman of the occasion, Chief OCJ Okocha SAN, described the Minister as a superlative performer, saying” there is nothing you put in his hands that will not be turned to success”. He also gave an anecdote about a woman who, seeing an array of boats, chose to join the one piloted by Nyesom Wike. Even though she has no idea where it is going, she is confident that the pilot knows where it is going and will not lead her astray.

The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, who came in a delegation of distinguished members of the upper chamber, in his remarks laced with humor, described how he nearly lost his way in Abuja because of the changes in road infrastructure put in place by the minister.

He advised that politicians desist from the politics of betrayal and treachery, saying they do not allow for good succession. He also said that the appointment of Wike as Minister was not by mistake but as a reward for hard work. He prayed that the minister gets as much as he has given others.

Delivering her goodwill message on behalf of the FCTA and residents of the FCT, Dr Mariya Mahmoud, Hon. Minister of State, described her principal as a visionary leader and prayed for his long life in good health and prosperity.

The Peoples Democratic Party was not left out, and in their goodwill message, the National Vice Chairman (South) Amb. Taofeek Arapaja described Wike as one of the most committed and loyal party leaders who believes in the politics of fairness, equity, and justice.

The Senate President unveiled a 536-page book titled “A Remembrance of the Pragmatic Footprints of a Visionary Leader,” which features pictures of the minister's projects and achievements as governor of Rivers State. The Book was distributed to guests, who were excited to receive it.

In his paper, Prof. Julius Ihonvbere lamented that many Nigerian leaders unfortunately still thought along ethnic, religious , and opportunistic terms. “there is no national philosophy, no national consciousness. We believe that during football, we all come together and support; that is something we can sleep on and after the match…”
One of the paper discussants and publisher of This Nigeria newspaper, Mr. Eric Osagie, believes that both leaders and followers are from the same stock and proceeded to extoll the virtues of the FCT Minister.

In his very brief remarks, the celebrant, Barrister Nyesom Wike, expressed surprise at the event's attendance and thanked all h is associates who organized it. He also thanked all the attendes at the event and thanked all his associates who organized it. He also thanked all the attendees , stressing that the day was not meant for political statements and rhetoric but for celebration.

The event also featured traditional dances from various cultural troupes, and gifts were presented to the quite elated celebrant.
The joy on Chief wike’s face was quite palpable as he made his way out of the hall shaking hands and exchanging pleasantries. A bemused young lady observing it all said she had not seen the minister so relaxed and at peace.

Her friend responded, “What do you expect? He is at home with his people and he is beloved.

END

PHOTO CAPTION

1. Senate President Godswill Akpabio (3rd left) flanked by FCT Minister Barrister Nyesom Wike (4th left) and Minister of State Dr Mariya Mahmoud (2nd lft) and other dignitaries holding up the book written in honour of Barrister during the celebration of his 57th birthday in Port Harcourt on Friday 13th

2. FCT Minister Barrister Nyesom Wike making his remarks during the public lecture marking his birthday on Friday, 13th December, 2024 in Port Harcourt

3.Members of the NEW Associates making their remarks during the birthday celebration held in honour of the FCT Minister in Port Harcourt on Friday, 13th December

4. Attendees at the public lecture held in honour of the FCT Minister at his 57th birthday celebration held in Port Harcourt on Friday, 13th December 2024

12/12/2024

FCTA PRESS RELEASE

FCT MINISTER PRESENTS SECOND BATCH OF OPERATIONAL VEHICLES TO SECURITY AGENCIES IN THE FCT

…CHARGES THEM TO TAKE THE WAR TO CRIMINALS

1. Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Barr. Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, on Thursday, December 12, 2024 presented 50 brand new operational vehicles to the security agencies in the FCT to support the fight against insecurity.

2. Speaking during the presentation ceremony, the FCT Minister said security was a priority of the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu and stressed the commitment of the FCTA to the security of the nation’s capital.

3. He said adequate provision was made in the budget of the FCT by the National Assembly for the purchase of the 50 operational vehicles, adding that the FCTA had, earlier in the year, also distributed 50 operational vehicles to the security agencies, bringing the total number to 100.

4. The Minster charged the security agencies to utilize the vehicles to protect lives and property in the Abuja city centre and the satellite towns, urging them to take the war to the criminals and not wait until they strike.

5. He said, “We must not give space, we must not allow the criminals to strike before we go in. We have to take the war to them, let them know that we are serious. So, this festive period, make sure that you don’t give them any gap”.

6. Barr. Wike who noted that there is improvement in FCT’s security situation, especially a reduction in kidnapping incidents in the rural areas, commended the security agencies and pledged the continued support of the FCT Administration.

7. He disclosed that 12 police divisions were currently being constructed in the six Area Councils of the FCT as was requested by the FCT Police Commissioner, and assured that the divisions would be completed, furnished, and handed over to the police by April next year.

8. Noting that the difficult terrain and remoteness of the FCT Area Council were militating against the fight against insecurity, the Minister also expressed confidence that the provision of access roads in the rural areas will also make it easier for the security agencies to operate in these areas.

9. He therefore called on FCT residents to support the security agencies, urging them to report untoward activities in their communities to nip security threats in the bud.

10. Reacting to recent accusations of land grabbing against the FCT Administration in social media, the Minister said the FCTA was not afraid of blackmail and was determined to correct anomalies in land administration in the FCT. He stressed that the FCTA would not be deterred by negative commentary in the media.

11. He said “Let me use this opportunity to tell Nigerians and the residents of the FCT that we are not afraid of blackmail. In fact, you cannot be in this kind of position and you say you will not be blackmailed, particularly as regards this Abuja where there are so many land grabbers.

12. “Some of us have come to put our feet down. Let heaven fall. It is even better that heaven comes down now so that we will not be fasting again to go to heaven. We will stop anybody who thinks that he can take the government's land for whatever reason without formal approval.

13. “We will not look at your face. If you like, you can be a civil rights activist. If you like, you can be a television talker. What is wrong is wrong. No amount of blackmail can stop us..If you want land, you know the right thing to do, you know the right step to take. But through blackmail, you won’t get it”.

14. The Minister also used the opportunity to warn ground rent and other land tax defaulters that the government would not hesitate to revoke their land titles.

15. He said the FCT Administration requires revenue to provide infrastructure in the FCT and pay staff salaries, adding that the allocation from the Federal Government alone was not sufficient.

16. He said, “I have published the names in the newspapers and people think I’m joking. All of you are saying we are providing vehicles, with which money. What does the FCT get in a month from the Federal Government allocation? If the FG gets N1 trillion in a month, for example, we take 1 percent and that is N10 billion. There is no oil here. We are not collecting derivations. It’s only what the Federal government gets, they give us one percent.

17. “You are talking about Wike is working, roads here, flyovers there. You own a property, pay your ground rent, you won’t pay. Then every day you say Wike is working. Will he work with his blood?”, he asked

18. Earlier in his welcome address, the FCTA Director of Security Services, Adamu Gwary, thanked the FCT Minister for the provision of crime-fighting equipment for the security agencies, saying it will enhance their capacity to tackle security threats in the FCT.

19. The FCT Commissioner of Police, Tunji Disu, who spoke on behalf of all the security heads in Abuja, said the donation of operational vehicles underscores the commitment of the FCT Administration to enhancing the operational capacity of the security agencies, adding that the vehicles will also improve their ability to swiftly respond to emergencies, conduct patrols and other policing initiatives.

20. Chairmen, Senate Committee on Area Councils and other Ancillary Matters, Senator David Jimkuta and House of Representatives Committee on FCT, Hon Aliyu Mukhtar Betara, respectively commended the FCT Minister over his support to the security agencies and pledged the continued support of the National Assembly, even as they urged the security agencies to also ensure the judicious use of the operational vehicles.

RABI MUSA UMAR

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, PRESS

(OFFICE OF THE HON. MINISTER)

12/12/2024

FCTA/ODP/PR/628

PHOTO CAPTIONS

1)FCT Minister, Barr Ezenwo Nyesom Wike (L) cutting the tape for the distribution of the second batch of operational vehicles to security agencies in the FCT on Thursday

2)FCT Minister, Barr Ezenwo Nyesom Wike (m) flanked by Chairman House Committee on FCT, Hon. Muktar Betara(3rd L), Senate Committee on Area Councils and Ancillary Matters, Sen. David Jimkuta (3rd R) and heads of Security agencies in the FCT at the distribution of operational vehicles to security agencies in Abuja on Thursday

3)FCT Minister, Barr Ezenwo Nyesom Wike delivering his address at the distribution of operational vehicles to security agencies in the FCT on Thursday

4)Operational vehicles distributed to security agencies in the FCT by the FCTA on Thursday

11/12/2024

FCTA PRESS RELEASE

SUSTENANCE OF CONSTITUTIONAL DEMOCRACY DEPENDS ON JUDICIAL INDEPENDENCE -WIKE

1. Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Barr. Ezenwo Nyesom Wike has said that the stability of the Nigerian State and the suitability of its constitutional democracy rests largely on the independence of the judiciary.

2. The FCT Minister stated this while delivering a paper on judicial Independence at the 2024 annual Court of Appeal Justices conference held in Abuja on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. He said the judiciary, as an arm of government, must be free from interference, either by the Legislative and executive arms of government or other individuals, to guarantee its integrity and independence.

3. He added that the judiciary, as recognized in the principle of separation of powers, should be able to perform its adjudicatory role based on the law and facts presented before it in individual cases without any external influence or interference from the executive or legislature.

4. The Minister said, “The court can neither safeguard the personal liberties of the citizens nor protect and defend the constitution against infractions unless it is independent of the legislative and the executive arms of government, including other individuals, groups, and institutions in the performance of its onerous duty to administer justice to all manner of persons without fear or favor, affection or ill will”.

5. Highlighting other vital roles of the judiciary, including its function of ensuring that the legislature and Executive arms of government act within their constitutional limits, the Minister said the need to ensure judicial independence cannot be overemphasized.

6. To preserve the judiciary's independence, the Minister called for appropriate machinery for appointing judges, security of tenure of office for Judges, and financial autonomy for the judiciary, among others.

7. The Minister also said Judges must be courageous in discharging their duties without fear of criticism or intimidation.

8. He said, “You cannot do your work without people criticizing you. We have all kinds of strategies to do anything to make sure that cases do not go on. But you must be a courageous judge to stand firm”.

9. Barr. Wike, who also noted that housing and remuneration for judicial officials have a direct bearing on the independence of the judges, said the provision of decent accommodation for judicial officers on an owner-occupier basis will go a long way in preserving the independence and integrity of the judiciary.

10. He said, “When a Judge is retiring, and he has no home, that judge will be tempted to do one or two things. But if a Judge is retiring today and has a home, he has a shelter; it will make that Judge independent”.

11. “That’s why when I was Governor of Rivers State, I made it mandatory that at least no judge would say I would retire tomorrow without having decent accommodation, those who wanted the house and those who wanted it to be monetized.

12. “It’s a factor, and I recommend this to the States and Federal Government, and that’s what we have started to do now in the FCT by making sure that every FCT Judge, on retirement, has a home”.

13. He praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving an enhanced salary structure and pension for judicial officials and expressed confidence that it will encourage them to guard their independence jealously. He added that the judiciary equally owes itself the responsibility of guarding its independence by standing up to those who trample on it.

14. He said, “I was glad when one of your leaders, Chief Kanu Agabi said don’t allow people to write history for you. You write your history. Yes, you may not be able to talk, but you have an administrative department that should, from time to time, respond to some of these attacks.

15. “You must have a public relations department. Since you can’t speak, others can speak on your behalf. But just folding your arms and people will begin to attack you is not the best. We think that you should do something about it. In that way, you will guarantee your independence,” Barr. Wike stressed.

16. He, however, stated that judicial independence does not imply that judges are above the law or at liberty to disregard applicable rules or judicial precedent in exercising their judicial powers, adding that it is mainly independence within the framework of the constitution and law.

ANTHONY OGUNLEYE

DIRECTOR, PRESS

(OFFICE OF THE HON. MINISTER)

11/12/2024

FCTA/ODP/ PR/ 627

PHOTO CAPTIONS

1)FCT Minister, Barr Ezenwo Nyesom Wike delivering a paper titled 'Judicial Independence' at the Court of Appeal Justices annual conference held in Abuja, on Wednesday

2)L-R)FCT Minister, Barr Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, former President, Nigeria Bar Association, Mr. Yakubu Chonoko Maikyau, SAN, President , Nigerian Courts of Appeal, Justice Monica Dongban Mensem at the annual conference of the Court of Appeal Justices held in Abuja on Wednesday

3)Justice Eberechi Suzette Obuzor Wike(L) presenting a plaque to FCT Minister, Barr Ezenwo Nyesom Wike at the annual conference of the Court of Appeal Justice held in Abuja on Wednesday

11/12/2024

FCTA PHOTO NEWS
The Hon. Minister of the FCT Barrister Nyesom Wike received the visiting President of the Federal Republic of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja on Tuesday night.
The Minister presented the symbolic key to the city of Abuja to the German President.

10/12/2024

JUST NOW:
FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, welcoming the President of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier to Nigeria.

President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, who is on a three-day official visit to Nigeria, arrived at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport, Abuja a few minutes ago.

10/12/2024

FCTA PRESS RELEASE

RURAL INFRASTRUCTURE: FCT MINISTER FLAGS OFF CONSTRUCTION OF 15 KILOMETER ROAD IN KWALI AREA COUNCIL

…SAYS PROJECT WILL CONNECT ABUJA CITY CENTRE AND THE RURAL AREAS

1. Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Barrister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike has said that the provision of rural infrastructure will bridge the disconnect between the Abuja city centre and the FCT Area Councils and also discourage rural urban migration.

2. The FCT Minister said this during the flag-off of the construction of the 15-kilometer A2 to Pai road project linking the Abuja-Lokoja expressway to the Pai Community in Kwali Area Council.

3. Barr. Wike observed that the disconnect between the Abuja Lokoja Expressway and the Pai Community was due to the absence of good motorable road, and said the award and construction of the A2 to Pai road project, will enhance the living condition of the people within the community as well as improve the security situation in the area.

4. He said the road project would be completed by May next year and expressed confidence in the capacity of the contractor to deliver the project within the stipulated timeframe, even as he assured them of adequate funding.

5. Recounting the events that led to the flag off exercise, the Minister said, “Some few months ago when we came here to flag off the Pai to Gomani road and on our way going to that place, I was asking questions, what happened here. Why is there no road. How do you get to that area. The people going to that area must pass through this place?

6. “And we did say that we will come and flag off this road so that as the contractor is working from Pai to Gomani, then this people will work from A2 to Pai. If you add the 15-kilometer to the almost 18-kilometer from Pai to Gomani, you are talking about over 30 kilometers.

7. “You can imagine what the people here will benefit. You are talking about insecurity. Why will you not have insecurity when there are no access roads”.

8. He acknowledged the synergy between the FCT Administration and the Area Council Chairmen, as well as the traditional rulers, saying it has brought about the accelerated development of the FCT Area Councils. He also stressed the commitment of the FCTA to the provision good governance in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda.

9. Barr. Wike said, “We believe in the Renewed Hope Agenda, what the President is doing through us is to connect the satellite towns to the main city so that you don’t have to say let me go and stay in the city. By the time we provide water to the satellite towns and good roads, then you will have the positive impact of governance.

10. “I believe by the time we put solar light on this road, it will look like the city. Be assured that under Mr. President’s tenure, every promise we have made, every project we have started, we will complete all of them. We are not going to abandon any project”.

11. While reiterating that all the projects undertaken by the FCT Administration were duly provided for in the budget of the FCT, Barr. Wike assured that every aspect of the projects would be fully implemented and thanked the National assembly for their continued support to the FCTA.

12. Giving an overview of the A2 to Pai road project, the Coordinator, Satellite Towns Development Department (STDD), Abdulkadir Zulkiflu, said it will be provided with all the facilities of a well-designed road, including streetlights and drainages, adding that its completion will enhance smooth and free access from the A2 to Pai, down to Gomani communities.

13. In his remarks, the MD, Zeberced Group Ltd – contractors handling the project, Aiden Adil Kurt, committed to the timely delivery of the road project while assuring that the highest quality and standard would be adhered to. He thanked the FCT Minister for the confidence reposed in his company and pledged to also carry along members of the community during the course of the road construction.

14. On his part, the Chairman, Kwali Area Council, Hon. Danladi Chiya also thanked the FCT Minister for the provision of infrastructure in the entire FCT Area Councils.

15. The traditional ruler, Etsu Kwali, HRH Luka Ayedo Nizasaan, while making his remarks, presented a symbolic letter of indigene of Kwali to the FCT Minister, which he says signifies the adoption of the Minister as a son of Kwali, with the name, Shagasa, which he said means, ‘Heavens share opportunities’, in appreciation of the Minister’s developmental efforts in the Area Council.

RABI MUSA UMAR

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, PRESS

(OFFICE OF THE HON. MINISTER)

10/12/2024

FCTA/ODR/PR/626

PHOTO CAPTIONS

1) L-R) Managing Director, Zeberced Group, Aidel Aiden Kurt, Vice Chairman, House Committee on Area councils and Ancillary Matters, Honourable Peter Akpanke, Member representing Abuja South in the House of Representatives, Honourable Abdurrahman Ajiya, FCT Minister, Barr Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, Vice Chairman, Senate Committee on Area Councils and Ancillary Matters, Senator Salihu Mustapha, Coordinator, STDD, Hon Abdulkadir Zulkiflu at flag off of construction of the A2/ Pai road in Kwali Area Council of the FCT on Tuesday.

2)R-L) FCT Minister, Barr Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, Chairman, Kwali Area Council, Hon. Danladi Jiya, SSA on Administration to the FCT Minister, Dr. Samuel Atang, General Council, FCTA, Barr Salman Dako at the flag off of construction of the A2/Pai road in Kwali Area Council of the FCT on Tuesday

3) The A2/Pai road under construction in Kwali Area Council of the FCT

09/12/2024

FCTA PRESS RELEASE

WIKE CALLS FOR INCREASED FUNDING FOR THE NIGERIAN LAW SCHOOL

…AS HE HANDS OVER 7 OPERATIONAL VEHICLES TO THE SCHOOL AND COMMENCES CONSTRUCTION OF SCHOOLS’ STAFF QUARTERS

1. Barrister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has called for increased funding for the Nigerian Law School.

2. The FCT Minister made this call in Abuja on Monday, December 9, 2024, during the flag-off of the construction of 10 staff quarters and presentation of 7 operational vehicles for the Nigerian Law School in Bwari.

3. Speaking during the flag-off ceremony, the Minister said that legal institutions could do a lot more in providing infrastructure if adequately funded and called for the amendment of the TETFUND Act to include the Nigerian Law School as a fund beneficiary.

4. He said, “I want to say it is definitely not late for the amendment of the TETFUND so that the Nigerian Law School can be included in the funding. This is a professional training school.

5. “We will give you all the necessary support to amend this Fund so that the Law School can benefit from the intervention fund. If that happens, I’m sure you will see that the difference will be clear. They will have money to provide infrastructure.”

6. Speaking on the construction of staff housing for the school by the FCT Administration, the Minister said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu gave the directive to ensure that infrastructure is provided for the Nigerian Law School to improve its infrastructural conditions.

7. He said there was nothing wrong with providing basic infrastructure for the school as it belonged to the federal government.

8. The Minister said, “Let me say clearly that the federal government owns this school, and there is nothing wrong with the federal government trying to provide basic infrastructure to uplift the school.

9. “It is the responsibility of the Federal Government and Mr. President mandated it, that he has heard of the decay in infrastructure because there was no fund for the Ministry of Justice, down to the Council of Legal Education; he directed that I should make sure that this infrastructure is providing

10. The Minister said the project would be completed within 8 months and assured the contractor of adequate funding.

11. Earlier in his remarks, the Director General of the Nigerian Law School, Professor Isa Hayyatu Chiroma, said the construction of staff quarters and provision of utility vehicles will assist the school in fulfilling its mandate.

12. The DG recalled that the FCT Minister had earlier pledged to assist the school during an earlier visit to the Minister's office, describing the flag-off exercise and handing over of the operational vehicles as a promise kept.

13. Prof. Ciroma acknowledged the FCT Minister's other contributions to the growth and development of the Nigerian judiciary, especially in the provision of infrastructure, saying that they are legacy projects that will continue to speak for Barr. Nyesom Wike’s developmental strides in the country.

14. He said, “Posterity will be kind to you when the history of legal education and justice sector is written in Nigeria”.

15. Also speaking at the occasion, the Chairman of the Council of Legal Education (CLE), Chief Emeka Ngige (SAN), thanked President Tinubu for approving the intervention by the FCT Administration to construct residential quarters for the Nigerian Law School. He said the accommodation, when completed, will go a long way in providing a conducive environment for the academic and administrative staff of the school to discharge their duties effectively.

16. Chief Ngige (SAN) stressed that the development has brought psychological upliftment to the management of the Nigerian Law School whom, he said, were still agonizing over the recent eviction of 20 academic and administrative staff of the School from their official residence in Lagos.

17. The Chairman, CLE, while also thanking the FCT Minister for the total and unflinching support given to the Council of Legal Education, added that history will record Barr. Nyesom Wike as the most significant contributor to the growth of the legal profession in Nigeria, particularly in infrastructure development.

ANTHONY OGUNLEYE

DIRECTOR, PRESS

(OFFICE OF THE HON. MINISTER)

09/12/2024

FCTA/ODP/PR/625

PHOTO CAPTIONS

1) L-R: Attorney General and Minister of Justice Prince Lateef Fagbemi, Chairman, Body of Benchers Chief Adegboyega Awomolo, FCT Minister Barrister Nyesom Wike and former FCT Chief Judge, Justice Ishaq Bello at the flag off of construction of 10 staff quarters at Nigerian Law School, Bwari on Monday

2)L-R) Chairman, Council of Legal Education, Chief Emeka Ngige, Chairman, Body of Benchers, Chief Adegboyega Solomon Awomowo, Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, FCT Minister, Barr Ezenwo Nyesom Wike during the cutting of tape for the donation of utility vehicles to the Nigerian Law School by the FCTA in Bwari on Monday

3)FCT Minister, Barr Ezenwo Nyesom Wike delivering his address at the Flag off of construction of 10 staff quarters at the Nigerian Law School, BWARI on Monday

4)Chairman, Council of Legal Education, Chief Emeka Ngige (L) presenting a gift to the FCT Minister, Barr Ezenwo Nyesom (R) while the DG, Nigerian Law School, Prof. Isa Hayyatu Ciroma looks on at the flag off of construction of 10 staff quarters at the Nigerian Law School, Bwari on Monday

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