By Ismaila Jimoh, Abuja
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Mr Nyesom Wike has announced the immediate upgrade of the Kwali traditional ruler’s stool to a First-Class Chieftaincy, a gesture he said was made possible as a result of the monarch’s steadfast support to the President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
Wike made this known during his visit to the Kwali Area Council on behalf of the President to deliver a “thank you” message to the residents for their displayed of support as manifested in the recently held Area Councils elections.
During the visit, which served as both an interactive session and an appreciation rally, Wike emphasized the administration’s commitment to honoring its word, reiterating his personal mantra: “Agreement is agreement.”
He assured residents that all promised road projects are now to be considered “done,” signaling an imminent mobilization of contractors to the area.
He also pledged the construction of a befitting modern palace for the traditional ruler to match his new first-class status.
Furthermore, he commended the people of Kwali for fulfilling their promise to support the President during the last interactive session.
He noted that the administration’s responsiveness is a direct result of the community’s loyalty and the effective advocacy of its local leadership.
“Your outgoing chairman and the chairman-elect are people whom we will always listen to because they have the interests of the people of Kwali at heart,”
“Today, by the grace of God, you have fulfilled the promise you made to Mr. President… and we will also fulfill the promise we have made to you”, Wike stated.
The Minister concluded by reassuring the crowd that the President remains committed to providing “necessary support” to the council, framing the day’s upgrades as just the beginning of a deeper partnership between the FCT Administration and the Kwali people.
