The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to repositioning the education sector within the nation’s capital. Wike revealed that he has instructed the FCT Mandate Secretary for Education to publish the comprehensive list of schools that have already undergone renovations as well as those still being refurbished across the territory. The minister made this disclosure during the official commissioning of the fully rehabilitated Phase 2 Water Treatment Plant at the Lower Usuma Dam, located in Ushafa, Bwari Area Council of the FCT. According to Wike, the release of the list will enable Nigerians to have a clear understanding of the extent of work being carried out in the education sector. Development Beyond the City Centre Wike emphasized that his leadership within the FCT Administration is not limiting developmental projects to Abuja’s city centre. Instead, significant attention is being extended to rural and satellite communities. He stated: “We are not limiting development to the capital city alone. We are deliberately extending infrastructure and social projects to the satellite towns. I have directed the Mandate Secretary for Education to release the details of schools across the FCT that have been renovated under the Tinubu administration, including the ongoing ones. Once this list is made public, Nigerians will clearly see the progress we have made in improving the standard of education. I have also instructed the Secretary to work with the media to showcase rural schools, so that people will appreciate the transformation currently taking place.” Focus Beyond Road Projects Addressing criticisms that the FCT Administration is only concentrating on road projects, Wike stressed that his focus covers several other sectors that directly improve the living conditions of residents. He explained that his vision includes both infrastructure and critical social amenities such as water supply, healthcare, and schools, ensuring that development touches every aspect of life in the FCT. Tinubu’s China Agreement and Satellite Towns Development The minister further recalled President Bola Tinubu’s diplomatic mission to China in 2024, where an agreement was signed with China Geo-Engineering Corporation (CGC) to provide potable water to FCT satellite towns. Wike disclosed: “Many have accused us of only focusing on roads, but that is not the case. Last September, Mr. President visited China and entered into an agreement with CGC to provide water for the satellite towns. I am pleased to announce that Mr. President has approved the project. Tomorrow, we will flag off one of the satellite water tanks in Bwari, and on Thursday, we will move to Karu. This project is worth no less than ₦90 billion, and it will significantly improve the living standards of our people in the FCT.” Wike assured residents that these initiatives reflect the administration’s broad vision of ensuring balanced development across the capital and its surrounding towns.
