President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday said the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, will be welcomed whenever he decides to defect from the People’s Democratic Party to the ruling All Progressive Congress.
Tinubu made the remarks during the inaguaration of Arterial Road N16 to Arterial Road N20 and other roads in the Katampe District – projects which were overseen by the FCT administration.
According to the President, Wike is not a registered member of the APC but has positively contributed to his administration.
In his words, “We have somebody in Nyesom Wike. He’s not a member of our party, not yet. But the day he changes his mind and registers with the progressives, we will welcome him. Because we will join him in singing ‘as e dey pain them, e dey sweet us’”.
On the importance of the projects, Tinubu notrd that infrastructures
Is not a luxury but a nessisity for development.
He said his administration is committed to investing in health, education and other infrastructure.
“This project represents more than a stretch of asphalt. It affirms our commitment to urban transformation, under our Renewed Hope Agenda,” he said.
“Since assuming office in May 2023, this administration has been guided by a philosophy anchored on reform and regeneration. Today, we’ve seen tangible proof of that philosophy in action.
“Infrastructure is not a luxury. It is a necessity. It is the bedrock of national competitiveness, growth, social integration and economic opportunity. We recognise that our nation’s development is linked to the quality of infrastructure, connecting people, cities and industries. There’s no way industrialization will flourish without good roads.
“We are investing in roads, rainpower, health care, education and digital infrastructure. It is only through this coordinated and integrated development that we can unlock Nigeria’s full potential. I promise you, we will.”
