Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has praised President Bola Tinubu’s leadership, describing him as a leader willing to take difficult decisions and commit resources toward addressing Nigeria’s longstanding infrastructure challenges.
Wike made the remarks while delivering a lecture at the 36th Convocation Ceremony of the University of Port Harcourt, where he highlighted the role of infrastructure in national development and economic transformation.
According to the minister, President Tinubu has demonstrated a strong commitment to tackling Nigeria’s infrastructure deficit through investments in key sectors, including transportation, housing, power and digital infrastructure.
“The evidence increasingly suggests that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has demonstrated, beyond reasonable doubt, the courage to confront difficult choices, the capacity to mobilise national resources, and the will to pursue infrastructure as a serious instrument of transformation,” Wike said.
He argued that infrastructure remains one of the most important indicators of effective governance, noting that roads, railways, housing projects and other public works serve as critical foundations for economic growth and improved living standards.
Wike acknowledged that some ongoing projects were initiated by previous administrations but said the current government has accelerated their implementation and integrated them into a broader national development strategy.
He added that the administration’s approach has brought renewed focus and urgency to infrastructure delivery, with projects being aligned to support productivity, national integration and economic expansion.
The minister’s comments come amid continued debate over the impact of the federal government’s economic reforms and infrastructure investments, which the administration has described as essential to long-term development and competitiveness.
President Tinubu’s government has repeatedly identified infrastructure development as a key pillar of its economic agenda, arguing that improved transportation networks, energy systems and public facilities are necessary to unlock growth and attract investment.
