FCT Minister Wike Highlights Rivers' Gains Under Tinubu

Nyesom Wike, the Federal Capital Territory Minister, stated during a visit to King Edward Asimini William Dappa Pepple III in Rivers State that the state has secured at least 49 federal appointments under President Bola Tinubu. These appointments include director-generals, executive secretaries, and heads of government agencies, showcasing the benefits of the state's relationship with the Federal Government despite party differences, as Wike is from the Peoples Democratic Party while Tinubu is from the All Progressives Congress.

Wike criticized the management of public projects under previous administrations, alleging that $39 million was spent on a proposed 1,000-bed hospital without any construction progress. He also claimed over ₦60 billion was spent on an abandoned monorail project and that only $308,000 remained in the state’s account after the sale of a power project.

The Amanyanabo of Bonny Kingdom called for peace and attention to the community's development needs, particularly in healthcare and housing.