‘I’m focused on Tinubu’s assignment’ — Wike speaks on Rivers crisis

• Wike expressed satisfaction on road works
• He disclosed that Metroline starts May 27.

Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has reaffirmed his commitment to giving a facelift to the nation’s capital, as assigned by President Bola Tinubu.

Wike is prioritizing the completion of projects for the President’s first anniversary, despite being almost completed.

The minister emphasized his focus on the assignment, stating that he is not distracted by politics in his home state of Rivers.

During an inspection tour in Abuja, Wike expressed satisfaction with the progress of road works and commended contractors for meeting deadlines.

The Abuja Metroline is set to begin commercial operations on May 27, and a nine-day commissioning event is scheduled from May 27 to June 6.

“I am not distracted. If I am distracted you won’t see this performance here. I focus on my work. I am not interested. I am the Minister of FCT, the works are going on. if distracted how will these works be progressing? I am not even thinking about it at all” Wike assured.

The FCT Minister expressed satisfaction over all the road works inspected, and commended the contractors for delivering the jobs within the specified time frame.

“This is the final inspection as regards the preparedness for the inauguration of various projects.

“From what we have seen, we believe we are ready for the commissioning from 27th May and will end on 6th June. It is going to be a nine-day long event.

“So, we are happy, and contractors are meeting up, and all the promises they made, they have been fulfilled and we have also fulfilled our own part to make sure that we have cash back-up. None of them is complaining in terms of cash” Wike said.

The minister also disclosed that the Abuja Metroline will be flagged off for commercial operations by May 27.

“By the approval of Mr President, we believe that 27th of this month, we shall start the inauguration of various projects, particularly on 27, we believe the President will flag off the commercial operations of the Metroline”, he stated.

On the issue of some streetlights malfunctioning, he said extensive maintenance was been carried out, and assured that every project meant to be completed before May 27, will be completed.