President Bola Tinubu has extended an open invitation to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to join the All Progressives Congress (APC), even though the former Rivers State governor is currently not a card-carrying member of the ruling party.
The President made the comment on Wednesday while inaugurating several road projects in Abuja, including the link between Arterial Road N16 and Arterial Road N20 in the Katampe District.
Praising Wike’s performance in the FCT, Tinubu said the Minister had shown what was possible when leadership is focused and collaborative, regardless of party affiliation.
“We have somebody in Nyesom Wike. He’s not a member of our party, not yet. But the day he changes his mind and registers with the progressives, we will welcome him. Because we will join him in singing ‘as e dey pain them, e dey sweet us’,” the President said, drawing laughter and applause from the crowd.
Tinubu used the occasion to restate his government’s drive to transform Nigeria’s infrastructure. He explained that his administration’s development strategy, which he calls the Renewed Hope Agenda, is centred on reforming and rebuilding key sectors of the economy.
“This project represents more than a stretch of asphalt. It affirms our commitment to urban transformation under our Renewed Hope Agenda. Since assuming office in May 2023, this administration has been guided by a philosophy anchored on reform and regeneration. Today, we’ve seen tangible proof of that philosophy in action,” he said.
According to Tinubu, infrastructure should not be seen as a luxury, but as the very foundation of Nigeria’s future. He stressed that economic growth, industrial development, and social cohesion all rely on solid infrastructure like roads, power, healthcare, and education.
“Infrastructure is not a luxury. It is a necessity. It is the bedrock of national competitiveness, growth, social integration and economic opportunity. We recognise that our nation’s development is linked to the quality of infrastructure, connecting people, cities, and industries. There’s no way industrialisation will flourish without good roads,” he added.
“We are investing in roads, rainpower, health care, education and digital infrastructure. It is only through this coordinated and integrated development that we can unlock Nigeria’s full potential. I promise you, we will.”
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