FCT minister Nyesom Wike has promised to issue certificates of occupancy to the indigenous people of Abuja living on their ancestral land.
FCTA’s transportation secretariat has suspended the enforcement of its drivers’ and riders’ permit levy until further engagement with relevant stakeholders.
They made the call at a forum organised by the Change We Need Nigeria Initiative in Abuja.
The minister urged the residents of the area to rally behind Mr Tinubu and the chairman of the Abuja Municipal Area Council, Christopher Maikalangu.
Mr Wike said the road would be slightly over two kilometres, and it is part of efforts to improve the road network across the city and satellite towns.
“It is our desire that all aspirants and candidates will work towards the success of the elections come 2026,” he stated.
The aspirants outlined their respective priorities and strategies of achieving them.
Some residents told journalists on Sunday in Abuja that the road project had significantly improved socio-economic activities in the area.
The minister said, “Who are these people who want to protest?’’
Mr Ibrahim said that the President Bola Tinubu’s administration had also given voice to the voiceless.
