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PRESIDENT TINUBU CELEBRATES NYESOM WIKE ON HIS BIRTHDAY. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE


 STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE


PRESIDENT TINUBU CELEBRATES NYESOM WIKE ON HIS BIRTHDAY


President Bola Tinubu congratulates Chief Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), on his birthday, December 13.

 

President Tinubu celebrates with the Minister and former governor of Rivers State, giving thanks to God Almighty for enriching him with a life defined by purpose, service, and courage.

 

The President describes Chief Wike as an audacious top performer who defies obstacles and delivers results.

 

President Tinubu acknowledges the ongoing transformation of the Federal Capital Territory through infrastructure expansion, highlighting the Minister's recent intervention that broke the 14-year logjam in the construction of the Apo-Karshi road.

 

The President commends Chief Wike for his resilience, can-do attitude, and commitment to excellence in all assignments.

 

President Tinubu thanks the Minister for his consistent efforts in delivering results and wishes him a happy birthday and strength to further his good work in the FCT.

 

"Nyesom Wike has been one of the shining stars in the cabinet, an exceptional performer, developing infrastructure in the Federal capital as never seen before and proving that his moniker as 'Mr Project' is not limited to his home state of Rivers.

 

"I commend him for being one of the champions of our Renewed Hope Agenda, even though he belongs to another party and wish him well as he marks another year in his life journey".

 

Bayo Onanuga

Special Adviser to the President

(Information & Strategy)

December 12, 2025 ‎

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