Former Chief of Staff to a former Imo State governor, Ugwumba Uche Nwosu, has commended the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, for what he described as the remarkable pace of infrastructure development across Abuja.
Speaking with journalists in Abuja, Nwosu said residents and visitors to the nation’s capital could easily see the impact of the ongoing projects being executed under Wike’s administration. He said the minister had demonstrated effective leadership through the delivery of critical infrastructure, including major roads, bridges and public facilities.
“I have lived in Abuja for over 25 years, and I know what many of these roads looked like before now,” Nwosu said.
He listed completed and ongoing projects such as Apo Road, the Maitama Bridge, Jahi Bridge, the Jahi–Gwarimpa Interchange, the Airport Expressway–Kuje Road, the Kuje–Gwagwalada Road, the main carriageways of the Outer Southern Expressway (OSEX), and adjoining road networks in Katampe District as evidence of purposeful governance.
According to him, one of the fundamental responsibilities of government is to provide critical infrastructure and deliver the dividends of democracy, adding that Wike has distinguished himself in fulfilling that mandate.
Nwosu also praised the construction of judges’ quarters, describing the project as a major step towards improving the welfare and working conditions of judicial officers.
“Every journey begins with a step. The important thing is that development is taking place, and I believe similar interventions will extend to other government institutions and agencies,” he said.
The former Imo governorship candidate stressed the need for Abuja to meet global standards, arguing that Nigeria’s capital should compare favourably with leading cities around the world. He said sustained investment in infrastructure, security and environmental sanitation was essential to enhancing the country’s image and improving the quality of life for residents as well as the experience of visitors.
Nwosu maintained that the ongoing transformation of Abuja under Wike’s leadership deserves recognition, describing the minister’s performance as one of the most impactful in the history of the Federal Capital Territory.
