Wike Seeks German Investment in Abuja's ICT and Agriculture

Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has called for development partnerships with German cities focusing on agriculture, information and communications technology (ICT), and youth skills acquisition. This appeal was made during a meeting with Stefan Rössel, the German Ambassador to Nigeria, on a Tuesday.

Wike expressed the FCT Administration's commitment to transforming Abuja into a competitive world-class capital, capable of matching cities like Berlin and Munich. He acknowledged previous challenges regarding security and infrastructure but noted significant improvements under the current administration.

Wike defended the reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu's administration, including decentralization and state policing, to address insecurity. He recognized the current economic hardships but stated that structural reforms would take time to yield benefits.

Rössel highlighted the 66-year diplomatic relationship between Germany and Nigeria, expressing interest in enhancing bilateral collaboration, particularly in urban planning and infrastructure development.