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…Unveils Infrastructure Plans for President's Anniversary

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike has disclosed plans by the FCT istration's to withhold 10 percent of the statutory allocation to the FCT Area Councils over the non-payment of minimum wage to primary school teachers in the FCT.

Barrister Woke made the revelation during the monthly media chat with some journalists at his official residence in Life Camp, Abuja on Monday, May 12, 2025.

This decision, according to the Minister, is in response to the ongoing strike by the teachers due to the non-payment of the new minimum wage by the Area Councils. Barrister Wike expressed his disappointment over the situation, stating that it was very unfortunate that the primary school teachers have had to resort to strike to press for their entitlement.

The Minister said he engaged with the Council Chairmen upon the commencement of the issue to understand the reasons for their inability to pay, adding that he directed that funds should be released to them to facilitate the payment of the new minimum wage, describing the continued striking situation as embarrassing.

The Minister further emphasized his limitations in directly intervening in the affairs of the elected Area Council Chairmen but asserted his responsibility to protect the welfare of FCT residents, particularly the education of children. "I have limits; I cannot sack them because they are elected. Therefore, I have taken the step to withhold 10 percent of their Internally Generated Revenue (IGR)”.

He said a committee will be established to ensure that as funds are released, the teachers are paid directly.

Addressing concerns about contravening the autonomy of Local Government Areas, the Minister firmly stated, "Do you want me to fold our arms and allow our children to be at home because you want LGA autonomy? I have withheld 10 percent of their allocation to ensure that they do what is right”.

The Minister reaffirmed that funds had been previously released to the councils for the payment of the new minimum wage, but regretted that this directive was not complied with. He said he will ensure this money is paid directly to the teachers so that “our children can return to school."

Beyond the pressing issue of the teachers' strike, Barrister Wike also outlined significant plans to commemorate President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's second year anniversary with the unveiling of several completed infrastructure projects. He revealed that he had briefed the President on the readiness of these projects, suggesting it would take two weeks to inaugurate them all.

Noting that the President may delegate some commissioning duties to the Vice President, Senate President, Speaker, and other key officials, the Minister expressed hope for the President's physical presence at some of the inaugurations to foster a stronger connection with the populace.

Notable projects slated for commissioning, according to the Minister, include roads in Ketti, Takushara, A2 to Pai, Ushafa, and War College areas, spanning across four Area Councils.

The Minister also stated that numerous projects within the city will also be inaugurated, including the long-overdue renovation of the International Conference Centre (ICC).

He described the ICC's condition prior to the renovation as an "eyesore" and highlighted the President's commitment to addressing such issues. The Minister added that a maintenance contract has been signed with Julius Berger, with costs to be covered by revenue generated by the fully commercialized facility. The Abuja Investment Company and the Minister will tly oversee the ICC, with a focus on sustainability and preventing its deterioration.

Other city projects include the completion of the Arterial Road N5, N16, and the road leading to the new Court of Appeal division in Jabi. The commissioning activities, according to the Minister, are scheduled to commence from May 29th and extend into June, with the specific dates to be determined by the President's protocol.

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Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall
Humpty Dumpty had a great FALL.

Isn't it this same Wike whose sons are traipsing the world in PJs and boat cruises? Without any verifiable source of income?

This same man gallivants around in Rolls Royce's while 98% of Nigerians earn less than N200k monthly?

Issokay. Lol. Nigerians gonna luuurn.

There will never be peace for the "wiked"

A loota continua



As for plasma TV above,,na working class earning 200k u dey talk,,what about those with no job?

Mods don’t sleep

Wike the commander

PlasmaTV:
Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall
Humpty Dumpty had a great FALL.

Isn't it this same Wike whose sons are traipsing the world in PJs and boat cruises? Without any verifiable source of income?

This same man gallivants around in Rolls Royce's while 98% of Nigerians earn less than N200k monthly?

Issokay. Lol. Nigerians gonna luuurn.

We all hate Wike, Yes. But please learn to read before commenting.





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"He said a committee will be established to ensure that as funds are released, the teachers are paid directly.

Addressing concerns about contravening the autonomy of Local Government Areas, the Minister firmly stated, "Do you want me to fold our arms and allow our children to be at home because you want LGA autonomy? I have withheld 10 percent of their allocation to ensure that they do what is right”.

You want to bend the constitution because you want to achieve your aim?

Tomorrow another person will bend and achieve his own aim.

Years later I will also bend it to achieve my own aim,

And after all these bendings, Nigeria will achieve it's potential and become a great nation like America?

It's just a matter of time, we will all see that there will be nothing like progress in this country with this useless mindset of the leaders and their ers.


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I thought LG council get their pay direct from cbn

Ok naa

those headless mob will still blame the president for the LGs inaction.

Weldone Barr. Wike

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Nigerians are all this same

A Satanic Minister us Capable of Everything & Anything, God Will Soon Show Wike That He is Almighty

Okay what next.


Publish with us

Do we even have vice president , the North should speak up when it's matter most. We don't even know the president anymore

Wike can even summon Shettima if he wants

mytime24:
I thought LG council get their pay direct from cbn

He said he'll withhold 10% from their IGR.

Wike the vice president

Smartcitizen:
You want to bend the constitution because you want to achieve your aim?

Tomorrow another person will bend and achieve his own aim.

Years later I will also bend it to achieve my own aim,

And after all these bendings, Nigeria will achieve it's potential and become a great nation like America?

It's just a matter of time, we will all see that there will be nothing like progress in this country with this useless mindset of the leaders and their ers.


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Thesame you that will readily heap the blame on Wike for not ensuring the payment of teacher's salary in the FCT even when you clearly know that responsibility falls within the purview of the area councils ... you're here criticising Wike for bending the rule besides he is making reference to statutory allocation....what exactly do you lot want.

Can't issues be addressed without sentiments and prejudice for una the haters crew

mytime24:
I thought LG council get their pay direct from cbn

The statement there reads 10% statutory allocation, that is different from Federation allocation.

mytime24:
I thought LG council get their pay direct from cbn

Yet to be fully implemented, Tinubu chickened out 🤦

Now I know, many people don't read before they comment.

What a bad behavior.

Smartcitizen:
You want to bend the constitution because you want to achieve your aim?

Tomorrow another person will bend and achieve his own aim.

Years later I will also bend it to achieve my own aim,

And after all these bendings, Nigeria will achieve it's potential and become a great nation like America?

It's just a matter of time, we will all see that there will be nothing like progress in this country with this useless mindset of the leaders and their ers.


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Are you okay with the council not paying teachers' salaries? Lets not injustice because our political opponents are involved.

Wike is right on this 100%

Better

PlasmaTV:
Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall
Humpty Dumpty had a great FALL.

Isn't it this same Wike whose sons are traipsing the world in PJs and boat cruises? Without any verifiable source of income?

This same man gallivants around in Rolls Royce's while 98% of Nigerians earn less than N200k monthly?

Issokay. Lol. Nigerians gonna luuurn.

Doctors went on strike for almost a year
He built no single school for 8 years
He was allegedly seen laundering money to Lagos every month.
He has no visible achievements as Governor.
Refused to conduct LGA elections

His son is a known homosexual.

I would rather have Wike lead me than the man with above mentioned baggages

PlasmaTV:
Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall
Humpty Dumpty had a great FALL.

Isn't it this same Wike whose sons are traipsing the world in PJs and boat cruises? Without any verifiable source of income?

This same man gallivants around in Rolls Royce's while 98% of Nigerians earn less than N200k monthly?

Issokay. Lol. Nigerians gonna luuurn.

This is how hatered will always make you to missed good infirmstion that will benefits.

It doesn't cost anything to at keast read through the line.

As long as it's Wike and FCT, all you could do is to jump to CS.

May God deliver you.

It's already a m@d situation.
So messy.
Children in FCT have been home since March for strike

If person no get strong hands like wike eno go fit govern dis country

PlasmaTV:
Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall
Humpty Dumpty had a great FALL.

Isn't it this same Wike whose sons are traipsing the world in PJs and boat cruises? Without any verifiable source of income?

This same man gallivants around in Rolls Royce's while 98% of Nigerians earn less than N200k monthly?

Issokay. Lol. Nigerians gonna luuurn.

Read uno go read... See your life now