FCT Minister Wike Seeks Forgiveness From Youths, Pledges Fresh Meeting

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Stakeholders’ Assembly has applauded FCT Minister Nyesom Wike for apologising to youths over their perceived exclusion from government engagements.
The Assembly praised Wike for accepting its invitation and spending about three hours listening to presentations and engaging with representatives of the 858 indigenous communities and other residents.

It was reported that the Assembly disclosed the development in a statement by the Supreme Leader of FCT Youths and Director of Projects and Programmes, Ambassador Isaac David.
David also commended the Minister for approving sports utility vehicles (SUVs) for traditional rulers and agreeing to issue promotion letters and staffs of office to rulers whose positions had been upgraded.

“We particularly appreciate the Honourable Minister for attending our programme and taking the time to sit with us for about three hours, listening to our presentations and interacting with community leaders and residents.

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“That is the kind of leadership we appreciate.

“It shows that he values the people and understands the importance of listening to stakeholders before making decisions,” he said.

He said the Assembly was especially impressed by the minister’s decision to apologise to youths over concerns that they had not been adequately included in the affairs and engagements of the FCT Administration.

“One of the things that stood out for us was the minister’s willingness to acknowledge the concerns of the youths and apologise to them for not having adequately included them.