The acting Vice Chancellor of Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Prof Okechuku Onuchuku, has said that the appointment of ex-governor Nyesom Wike as minister of the Federal Capital Territory, made economic sense.
Onuchuku said Wike would expose, unearth all the hidden treasures in Abuja and opened it up for business and investment opportunities.
The professor of economic spoke during an interview with newsmen in Port Harcourt, the Rivers state capital yesterday.
His position followed the robust economic profile and channels Wike created during his reign as Rivers State governor.
He lauded President Bola Tunubu for his foresight in appointing Wike the FCT minister, describing it as a square peg in a square hole.
Onuchuku said: “Just few days of his resumption in office, HIS Excellency Nyesom Wike has engaged with contracts handling various projects in Abuja. Look at the tour of the Abuja Light Rail, that’s the way to go.
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“I can tell you for free, Wike has gone to renew Abuja. He will like to make name for the Country and not for himself.
“Already Wike has began moves to restructure the FCT beginning with demolition of some unapproved buildings in the area.” he recalled.
The University Don appealed to Nigerians and Abuja residents to corporate, support and prepare to work with the new Minister in the efforts to rebuild the capital Territory, to showcase Nigeria to the world, stressing that “the FCT is the face of the Nation and should be at its best at all times.
He added: “It takes only those with large heart like Wike to bring about business growth to a people,” insisting that, “development can not be pushed by self minded men, but people with driving force for positive change.”
The Nation
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