“Terrorism is an effective danger to democracy; terrorism is also an effective danger to development,” said President Bola Tinubu.
Mr Wike said this during his first media briefing after being sworn in as FCT minister on Monday.
The former Kaduna governor was one of only three ministerial nominations that were deferred when the list of 48 nominees was confirmed by the Senate last week.
“I am keen on encouraging more UK investments into Nigeria. You took bold and important decisions so far that will reform your economy.”
The president’s aides recognised the fragility of his mandate and said they were disturbed by how badly appointing the ex-Kano governor could hurt his government now and later.
Nigeria is one of the major financial contributors to the AU, alongside four other member-states.
“With encouragement like this from you and other channels, the credit means more work.”
The West African duo met to advance common regional interests on Saturday.
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It follows the tradition of Nigerian first ladies who set up women-focused pet projects once their husbands assume office.
Those familiar with road travel before fancy luxury buses and jeeps displaced wooden-back Bedford light trucks, famously called mammy wagons.
