I was told not to appoint you as minister, that you won’t deliver, Tinubu tells Wike

• Tinubu said Wike has proved his detractors wrong and has also rewarded the confidence he resposed in him,

President Bola Tinubu has disclosed that he went against the wish of many people to appoint Nyesom Wike as the FCT minister.

Speaking during the commissioning of the Arterial Road N20, which he named Wole Soyinka Way, Tinubu said some persons advised him against appointing Wike into his cabinet.

The inaugurated road is from the Northern Parkway to the Outer Northern Expressway within the federal capital city.

Tinubu said Wike has proved his detractors wrong and has also rewarded the confidence he resposed in him, noting that he has given his government something to point to as achievement in its first year.

He also opined that the Federal Capital Territory Minister has been an inspiration to many people and made the country proud with his excellent performance in the nation’s capital.

He said: “To the Hon. Minister of FCT and his entire team, my presence here is to say thank you very much for giving this government a very successful first-year landing.

“You inspired so many people and the acronym WIW—Wike is Working—is resonating with all of us.

“My heart is full of joy, full of pride because they thought you, Wike, would not perform. I heard that from several quarters. I made my choice. You didn’t let me and the country down. You worked day and night, creatively thinking and doing.

“The reform you recommended was accepted by me. People are benefiting. You are proud to bring them out as permanent secretaries and civil servants. The jobs you are creating during these activities are extremely encouraging. I said in Lagos during the flag off of the coastal road, then it was my bragging time. Today again, I can brag.”