Tinubu has redefined infrastructure delivery in FCT - Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has said that the administration of President Bola Tinubu, has fundamentally redefined infrastructure development across the nation’s capital.
Wike made the remarks on Wednesday in Abuja, while addressing newsmen after he inspected some ongoing road projects designed to de-congest traffic and unlock development across the territory.
The minister inspected the ongoing construction of Arterial Road SI, from Ring Road II to Arterial Road S20 (Oladipo Diya Way) in Kaura District and Collector Road C2 in Life Camp to Arterial Road N5 (Obafemi Awolowo Way).
He also inspected the ongoing construction of Arterial Road N16 from Ring Road II to Ring Road III and the Jereton Mariere Street by the Apo Legislative Quarters in Gudu District, as well as the ongoing remodeling and renovation of the IBB Golf Course.
“We are happy because we can see that the administration of President Bola Tinubu has redefined infrastructure as far as the FCT is concern,” Wike said.
Expressing satisfaction with the pace of work and quality of execution, the minister said that the administration remained on track to deliver the projects ahead of the 2027 general elections.
He particularly expressed optimism that the Arterial Road N16 would be completed as scheduled, in spite of the complex terrain and heavy bridge construction on the road corridor.
He noted that in spite of the difficult geography, the firm guaranteed delivery by the first week of January.
“If that N16 job is completed, obviously, the entire area will be a different thing altogether. That is a very huge infrastructure landmark,” he said.
Speaking on the renovation of the IBB Golf Course, the minister reaffirmed that the club would be fully operational and ready to host major tournaments by November.
Addressing financial backings for the ongoing projects, Wike said that the 2026 capital budget had hit 60 per cent performance.
He added that in spite of initial delays in budget release that briefly affected contractor payments, funding flow had stabilised, enabling contractors to work at full capacity.
He dismissed political rhetoric ahead of the upcoming election cycle, while advising political office seekers to focus on presenting their records to voters rather than engaging in distractions.
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ANOTHER WIN FOR PRESIDENT TINUBU: AFTER 50 YEARS, IMA GAS PROJECT IS SET TO TAKE OFF
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu welcomes the $800 million Final Investment Decision (FID) on the Ima Gas Project, marking another major milestone in his administration’s drive to unlock Nigeria’s vast gas resources for investment, industrialisation, job creation and economic prosperity.
Developed by Nigerian independent AMNI International in partnership with TotalEnergies, the Ima Gas Project is expected to produce about 300 million standard cubic feet of gas per day at peak.
The Ima gas resource, located offshore in OMLs 112 and 117, was discovered in 1973 but remained undeveloped for more than five decades. Despite its significant reserves and potential as a feed gas source for Nigeria LNG Limited, the resource remained underground and unable to contribute meaningfully to Nigeria’s economy. The FID, announced on September 23, has changed this.
The Ima gas project marks the fourth major gas project to reach Final Investment Decision since President Tinubu assumed office, following the Iseni, Ubeta, and HI FIDs.
These FIDs reflect the growing momentum of investment in Nigeria’s gas sector and the administration’s drive to convert the country’s vast gas resources into productive projects that create jobs, generate revenues and expand economic opportunity for Nigerians.
President Tinubu said: “For more than fifty years, the gas beneath Ima remained a resource with enormous potential, but potential alone does not create jobs, finance businesses or improve the lives of our people. Our responsibility has been to create the conditions that turn Nigeria’s natural resources into productive investments and economic opportunities”
“The Final Investment Decision on Ima demonstrates what is possible when we provide investors with a competitive, predictable and enabling environment. We are determined to unlock more of Nigeria’s gas resources to power our industries, expand our exports, create jobs and build lasting prosperity for our people.”
Since assuming office, President Tinubu has prioritised reforms to reverse years of underinvestment in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry.
Although the Petroleum Industry Act of 2021 laid an important foundation, several undeveloped projects lacked the fiscal and commercial conditions needed to become viable.
In 2024, President Tinubu issued a series of Presidential Directives developed by the team led by the Special Adviser to the President on Energy. These directives sought to improve fiscal competitiveness, shorten contracting timelines and reduce costs.
Special Adviser to the President on Energy, Ms Olu Arowolo Verheijen, said, “The story of Ima is ultimately the story of what our reforms are designed to achieve. Nigeria has never lacked resources. The challenge has been creating the commercial and investment conditions required to move those resources from beneath the ground into projects that employ Nigerians, create opportunities for Nigerian businesses, generate revenues and support economic growth.”
“A gas discovery made in 1973 can only contribute to prosperity when somebody invests the capital to develop it, banks finance it, contractors build it, Nigerians work on it, and the gas is ultimately put to productive use. That is the transition we are seeing today.”
The project also demonstrates the growing depth of Nigerian participation across the energy value chain. AMNI International, a Nigerian-owned exploration and production company, holds a majority interest in the asset, illustrating the increasing capacity of indigenous companies to participate in and lead increasingly significant developments in Nigeria’s upstream sector.
Nigerian financial institutions have arranged 77 per cent of the project’s financing, with around 60 per cent of the project workforce expected to come from host communities, including Bonny, Finima and Andoni in Rivers State.
For decades, Nigeria has had one of Africa’s largest gas resource bases, yet significant volumes have remained undeveloped.
The Tinubu administration’s gas strategy therefore focuses not simply on producing more gas, but on putting that gas to work: supporting LNG exports and foreign exchange earnings, providing feedstock for industry, enabling fertiliser and petrochemical production, supporting a more reliable power supply, and creating new opportunities for Nigerian businesses and workers.
“Natural resources have value only when they are converted into opportunities for our people,” President Tinubu said. “Our goal is to ensure that Nigeria’s gas powers Nigerian prosperity.”
Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information & Strategy)
September 23, 2026
I remember when elite illiterates that have never read any economics textbook were calling him a textbook economist.
In their elite ignorance,they said Nigeria defies principles of economics.
Olodos 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Earlier today, I participated in the High-Level Side Event on “Youth Mental Health & Well-Being in an Uncertain World,” organized by the Office of the United Nations Assistant Secretary-General for Youth Affairs, Felipe Paullier, on the margins of the 81st United Nations General Assembly.
The conversation highlighted the urgent need to place young people’s mental health and well-being at the centre of development, peace, and policy conversations, particularly in a rapidly changing and uncertain world.
Akpabio built the Uyo stadium and many more critical infrastructure like school and hospitals when he was the Governor of Akwa ibom. We don't need to go and verify but one agulu fraud that did nothing will always say go and verify.
In terms of capacity and deliveries akpabio is a miles ahead of Obi. Una just like to package nonsense.
POLITICAL GASLIGHTING, DON'T ALLOW THEM....
If you allow them, it's your fault.
Some mayat sound logical, some sound genuinely concerned, it's your fault, if they manipulate you....
A few days ago, I posted this drone video of Lagos State 2027 Governorship candidate Dr Hamzat @drobafemihamzat and I ssaid he has taken campaign to new level with tech.....if e easy run am.....
I have noticed a lot of funny engagement on that video timeline with a lot of USUAL GASLIGHTING😂😂😂
If you read some, you'll assume it's logical because they mentioned Roads not done, Lagos is smelling, Transport fair is high etc ...
So, I'll REPOST the video AGAIN as a response to your hypocrisy....😂😂
1. This is campaign season in Nigeria...Dr Hamzat is the Governorship candidate of APC in Lagos State
2. There are 28 States where Governorship candidates are already campaigning, Dr Hamzat is just one of them.....
3. Abia Governor is the incumbent who is seeking reelection in Abia. All the roads in Abia are not yet fixed, transport fair is high in Abia, there are issues of waste disposal and environmental issues to address. All of you didn't ask why Abia 2027 Governorship candidate who happens to be the incumbent is campaigning, but Dr Hamzat should not campaign with drones because he is the incumbent Deputy Governor in Lagos..... Hypocrisy choke you😂😂
4. The 2027 Governorship election will take place in 28 States in Nigeria
All the 28 States and their Governorship candidates have been campaigning in their own ways, incumbents are even 2 term Governors like in Oyo State are campaigning for their preferred candidates, your packaged hypocrisy wouldn't allow you to complain about roads and cost of living in the remaining 27 States, but Hamzat and his team should not campaign in Lagos because 🤔🤔
You see, on this platform, if you are not used to how narratives of hypocrisy is coded, you will fall for their gaslighting. If you do, it's your fault.
This one that I'm posting now is even more detailed than the previous one I posted. Thanks to @Riddwane who made it available.....
Dr Hamzat is contesting to be Governor of Lagos State just like others are constesting in the remaining 27 States involved. He is campaigning just like others. Why are you triggered?
Try and repackage your gaslighting or hypocrisy this election season, the old format is no more sellable!✌️✌️
Omo, At this point, CityBoy appears to be more active on the grassroots than both the NDC and ADC🔥🔥👇
See another major inauguration as the CityBoy Movement officially inaugurates its Kogi State Chapter in Lokoja.
State by state, the structure keeps expanding and building a presence across the country.
Opposition go learn a new lesson in 2027. 👀🔥
Again, EFCC declares ex-pension boss Maina wanted over ‘stolen properties’
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Abdulrasheed Maina, former chairman of the defunct pension reform task team (PRTT), wanted.
Maina was listed on the commission’s wanted persons portal over an alleged case of “receiving stolen properties”.
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🌍 LARGEST CRUDE OIL EXPORTERS IN THE WORLD — 2025
Crude oil exports — Barrels per day:
1 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia — 6,432,000 b/d
2 🇷🇺 Russia — 4,538,000 b/d
3 🇺🇸 United States — 3,987,000 b/d
4 🇨🇦 Canada — 3,668,000 b/d
5 🇮🇶 Iraq — 3,256,000 b/d
6 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates — 2,878,000 b/d
7 🇧🇷 Brazil — 2,061,000 b/d
8 🇳🇴 Norway — 1,721,000 b/d
9 🇮🇷 IR Iran — 1,666,000 b/d
10 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan — 1,522,000 b/d
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11 🇳🇬Nigeria — 1,396,000 b/d
Saudi Arabia exported more than 6.4 million barrels of crude oil per day in 2025 which was over 4.5X Nigeria’s 1.396 million b/d
#Statisense
(OPEC)
The City Boy Movement Anambra State Chapter held a town hall meeting and membership drive in Awka under the theme, “Get Up, Sign Up, Show Up, A Thumb Up for Democracy.”
The event brought together members, supporters, prospective members, community stakeholders, youths and women, with remarks from CBM Director-General, Hon Francis Oluwatosin Shoga, Anambra State SSG, Mrs. Chiamaka Nnake, South-East Zonal Coordinator, Chief Obinna Iyiagu (Obi Cubana), Anambra State Director, Chief Hon Nonso Ozoemena, and Deputy National Woman Leader, Sophie Uzodimma.
The engagement focused on grassroots mobilisation, civic participation and expanding CBM’s structures across Anambra State’s 21 LGAs.
Get Up. Sign Up. Show Up. A Thumb Up for Democracy.
#CBMinAnambra
#CityBoyMovement
#RenewedHope
TotalEnergies and its Nigerian partner, AMNI, have taken a final investment decision (FID) to develop the offshore Ima gas field in Nigeria, with production expected to begin in 2028.
She’s coming back… ❤️🥹
For a while, she stayed away from the spotlight, quietly in her own space. But Bestie called, and she had to answer. ❤️
In a few hours, she’s stepping out again — just for Bestie. 🥹🔥
And honestly, I have a feeling that once Bestie is done, she’ll quietly return to her shell. 😂❤️
But today, we get to see her again. And trust me… this one is special.
Get ready, fam. ❤️
Our next cast reveal is coming in a few hours!
BESTIE — in cinemas from 16th December. 🎬❤️
#Bestie #BestieTheMovie #BestieInCinemas #Cinemas16thDec
This is a big concern, particularly for teachers.
No teacher should earn below the national minimum wage.
And when you consider that many teachers don't receive their salaries during school holidays, the situation becomes even more concerning.
Seriake Dickson Vs OK Movement: "...Peter Obi has a whole lot of followers that feel more than they think.
When you raise questions about Obi, Obi is a man and not God. I listen to his interviews, and I say, "God, what is this person saying?...I am even more disenchanted with the way he talks in 2026 than the way he used to do in 2023..." - Paul Dada
Everywhere is quiet as if this didn't happen in Anambra State today.
If this had happened in Lagos or any Yoruba land, people would be outraged.
However, since it occurred in Igboland no one seems to care, not even Igbos. They only seem concerned when it involves Yorubaland.