The Network of Digital Newspaper Editors (NDNE) has commended the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, for what it described as a bold and transformational push in the infrastructural development of Abuja, the nation’s capital city.
By Emma Ogbuehi
The Network of Digital Newspaper Editors (NDNE) has commended the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, for what it described as a bold and transformational push in the infrastructural development of Abuja, the nation’s capital city.
The NDNE in a statement by its Director, Strategy and Communications, Uche Nnadozie, on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, expressed satisfaction at the speed and quantum of work executed by the Minister in the capital city.
The group recalled that in a period of one month, the FCT administration under Wike, alongside Minister of State, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, had commissioned 17 significant projects across Abuja, including major roads and bridges in the city centre, community access roads in satellite towns, and modern bus terminals, stressing that the pace of development, is unprecedented in the territory.
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The Minister’s dedication, according to NDNE accounted for the confidence, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu exhibited in personally commissioning some of the projects, signaling strong federal backing for the FCT administration. One of the flagship facilities, the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, has been hailed as a standout symbol of Abuja’s rebranding and modernization, the Digital Editors, stated.
According to the NDNE the speed and scale of delivery have dramatically altered the cityscape, with new infrastructure appearing in places where none existed just months ago.
“Visitors to the FCT today would hardly recognize some areas if they last visited just a year ago. Roads, bridges, and terminals have sprung up seemingly overnight, reflecting a new urgency in public administration,” the editors added.
The group also lauded Wike’s strong work ethic and hands-on supervision, often inspecting project sites late at night or in the early hours of the morning to ensure contractors stay on schedule.
The Editors urged the FCT administration to back the physical infrastructure with operational efficiency — particularly in managing the new bus terminals. They called for a safe and affordable mass transit system that eliminates the menace of “one chance” criminal operations and provides reliable public transportation for residents.
“As watchdogs of governance, we commend the performance so far. The Wike-led team has demonstrated that government projects can be initiated and completed within months, unlike the norm where they linger for years or are abandoned, as seen in some projects nationwide.” The statement added.
With more projects expected in the coming months, the Editors expressed optimism that Abuja is on its way to becoming a truly modern capital, comparable with others around the world.
