By Ismaila Jimoh, Abuja
Former Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has described the performance of the Minister of Federal Capital Territory,FCT, Barr. Nyesom Wike has one that is unprecedented in the history of the territory.
Ortom,who accompanying the FCT Minister on an inspection of the new Modern Bus Terminals projects due for for commissioning to mark second year in office of President Bola Tinubu made this observation while interacting with journalists in Abuja on Friday.
He said Wike’s performance had not only exceeded expectations but had fundamentally altered the face of the nation’s capital.
“I’ve been in politics since 1992, I’ve seen several Ministers of the FCT, but this is the first time I’m seeing this level of progress and monumental development. I am very proud, very happy, and thankful to God for giving my friend and colleague the capacity to do all that he’s doing in the Federal Capital Territory.”
“Honestly, I can tell you now, in the last one year, I need a guide to take me around the FCT, that is how much things have changed. These terminals—this is what we’ve seen abroad for decades. We are finally seeing them here, in our own capital.
“Even though we do not hold any appointment, we feel grateful to God for making our friend Minister. He has not disappointed us. He has covered all areas, and he is making us proud.”
The former Governor commended President Tinubu for what he called a “strategic and inclusive” approach to governance, particularly in appointing Wike, an opposition figure, to a critical portfolio.
“Mr. President is looking beyond party affiliation, if he were partisan, he would not have brought my friend in. But he chose competence. That is what leadership is about, bringing in people who can add value, irrespective of political lines.”
Ortom urged Nigerians to look beyond political differences and support the current administration’s reform agenda, particularly as it relates to security and the economy.
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