Wike Reveals Tinubu's ₦50 Billion Support for Makinde
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, asserted that all members of the former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) G5 governors are receiving benefits from President Bola Tinubu's administration. He specifically mentioned that Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde was allocated ₦50 billion to expand the state airport.
Wike clarified that he consulted with various levels of the PDP before accepting his ministerial appointment, which was unanimously supported by party stakeholders. He also noted that former G5 governors Okezie Ikpeazu and Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi have been appointed as ambassadors to Spain and Greece, respectively, while Samuel Ortom is the only former G5 governor who has declined a position, opting instead to continue supporting President Tinubu.
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