President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has lauded the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, for his role in facilitating the landmark partnership between Hypercity and Carrefour.
President Tinubu, who was represented by his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, during the franchise signing ceremony in Abuja yesterday, described the collaboration as a “powerful statement of confidence” in the nation’s economy.
Wike was singled out for his “pivotal role” in bringing the deal to fruition.
He described Wike as a “deep thinker” whose business-oriented approach to public administration is yielding tangible results for the nation’s capital.
According to the Chief of Staff, this successful collaboration served as a direct testament to Wike’s ongoing commitment to reshaping the economic and physical landscape of Abuja.
The Chief of Staff emphasised that while the partnership was taking root in Abuja, it signaled Nigeria’s broader status as the premier investment destination in Africa.
He noted that the FCT was currently “sowing the seed” for a retail revolution that is expected to spread across the country.
The event ended with a strong message to the global business community.
Highlighting the stability and potential of the Nigerian market under the current administration, the Chief of Staff urged international investors to view Nigeria not merely as a market, but as a stable “home for long-term partnership.”
