Tinubu To Wike: Many Doubted Your Performance, But I Stood By My Choice (Details)

Tinubu To Wike: Many Doubted Your Performance, But I Stood By My Choice (Details)

President Bola Tinubu has revealed that he was advised against appointing Nyesom Wike as the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) minister, but expressed satisfaction with his performance.

During the commissioning of the Arterial Road N20 from the Northern Parkway to the Outer Northern Expressway in Abuja, now named Wole Soyinka Way, Tinubu praised Wike for his impressive work in the FCT.

He stated, “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.”

The president acknowledged that many doubted Wike’s capability, but emphasized his delight in the minister’s dedication and achievements. “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.”

Tinubu commended Wike for his reforms and their positive impact on the civil service and job creation. “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.”

He concluded by comparing Wike’s accomplishments to his own past successes, saying, “I said in Lagos during the flag off of the coastal road, then it was my bragging time. Today again, I can brag.”