{"id":311834,"date":"2024-02-26T09:27:08","date_gmt":"2024-02-26T08:27:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/?p=311834"},"modified":"2024-02-26T09:27:08","modified_gmt":"2024-02-26T08:27:08","slug":"transforming-abuja-to-smart-city-not-negotiable-wike","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/2024\/02\/26\/transforming-abuja-to-smart-city-not-negotiable-wike\/","title":{"rendered":"Transforming Abuja to smart city not negotiable \u2014 Wike"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li><strong>Says the concept of a smart city is not merely an ambitious vision but an imperative step towards ensuring sustainable urban development and an enhanced quality of life for residents<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, says the FCT Administration\u2019s efforts at transforming Abuja into a smart city is not negotiable.<\/p>\n<p>Wike stated this at the Annual Media Retreat of the FCT Minister\u2019s Press Corps in Keffi on Sunday.<\/p>\n<p>The retreat has the theme, \u201cBuilding an Environment that Benefits a Smart City. Healthy Caf\u00e9: A Step Towards Effective City Management\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>The minister, who was represented by the Director of Press in his office, Mr Anthony Ogunleye, reiterated the FCTA\u2019s commitment to creating an environment that benefits all through multifaceted efforts.<\/p>\n<p>According to him, the concept of a smart city is not merely an ambitious vision but an imperative step towards ensuring sustainable urban development and an enhanced quality of life for residents.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt involves the integration of technology, innovation, and strategic planning, to create an environment that is efficient, resilient, and responsive to the needs of its inhabitants.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are not only leveraging technological advancements but also prioritising health and well-being at every level of urban planning.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cInitiatives such as accessible green spaces, efficient waste management, sustainable transport systems, and promoting a healthy lifestyle contribute significantly to this vision.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLet us, therefore, leverage the momentum of President Bola Tinubu\u2019s \u201cRenewed Hope\u201d agenda and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/2024\/02\/25\/breaking-fct-minister-of-states-residence-on-fire\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FCT<\/a> Administration\u2019s steps towards increased revenues to propel our city into a symbol of innovation, sustainability, and inclusive growth.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Wike implored residents to fulfil their civic duties, including timely payment of taxes such as ground rent, tenement rent, and utility bills, while the FCTA strives to meet its obligations to the residents.<\/p>\n<p>The minister also described the flagrant violations of basic rules, such as traffic light violations and driving against traffic, as disheartening, adding that such actions would no longer be tolerated.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLet us work together to build a city where both the government and the public uphold their 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