Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike has issued a strong warning to land grabbers across Abuja, urging them to allow local communities enjoy the benefits of government development projects.
Wike made the remarks on Thursday during the commissioning of the newly constructed Airport Road, also known as Bill Clinton Drive, linking to the Tunga Madaki Community. The project forms part of activities marking the third anniversary of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.
Addressing stakeholders at the event, Wike cautioned individuals attempting to exploit developing communities for land acquisition.
“When these people come to you to do things and that for them, ask them, where were they when you had no road to the airport?
“Let me warn the land grabbers who are here, allow the communities to enjoy the dividends of democracy because you too deserve it.”
The minister commended the leadership of Tunga Madaki for their constructive engagement with his administration during the planning phase of the project.
He revealed that the community made practical requests, including employment opportunities and road infrastructure, all of which were addressed by the government.
“For you, we would not have known the community called Tunda Madaki, they requested jobs, and we employed them. They requested for roads and your Excellency, the day we came to flag off this road sometimes last year; I never believed that we had this level of suffering of our people not having access to the city.
“Look at the international airport, this is their own community but they can’t come but today, Tinubu’s government has said Renewed Hope, what’s the essence of Renewed Hope, this community has lost hope and they don’t believe in government, but the emergence of his administration has renewed hope for them,” he added.
