President Bola Tinubu has celebrated Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike on his birthday, describing him as “one of the shining stars in my cabinet” and an “exceptional performer” whose infrastructure drive is transforming Abuja like never before.
In a State House press release issued by Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu thanked God for Wike’s life of “purpose, service, and courage.” He praised the former Rivers State governor as an “audacious top performer who defies obstacles and delivers results,” spotlighting his role in shattering a 14-year deadlock on the Apo-Karshi road project.
The President highlighted Wike’s “resilience, can-do attitude, and commitment to excellence,” noting his consistent delivery on the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda despite belonging to a different political party.
“Nyesom Wike has been one of the shining stars in the cabinet, an exceptional performer, developing infrastructure in the Federal capital as never seen before and proving that his moniker as ‘Mr Project’ is not limited to his home state of Rivers,” Tinubu said.
“I commend him for being one of the champions of our Renewed Hope Agenda, even though he belongs to another party and wish him well as he marks another year in his life journey,” the President added.
Tinubu wished Wike strength to sustain his “good work” in the FCT, amid ongoing expansions that are reshaping
