FCT Minister Wike and Qatar Ambassador Discuss Urban Development

Nyesom Wike, the FCT Minister, met with Yousef Mohammed Ahmed Al-Hail, Qatar’s Ambassador to Nigeria, in Abuja to explore urban development and investment partnerships between Abuja and Doha. The discussions included concerns raised by Al-Hail regarding a court letter challenging Qatar’s ownership of an 8,000-square-metre parcel of land allocated for its embassy in Abuja.

Wike assured Al-Hail that the FCT Administration would address the issue. The minister proposed closer cooperation in urban planning, transportation, and infrastructure development, expressing interest in studying Qatar’s approaches to modern city development.

Wike indicated a willingness to send a delegation to Qatar to examine its urban planning models. Al-Hail emphasized Qatar’s interest in strengthening relations with Nigeria and proposed a formal partnership for expertise exchange in city planning and investment.

He also mentioned investment opportunities for Nigerians in Qatar and highlighted Qatar Airways' plans to increase capacity on services linking Doha with Abuja and Lagos.