Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike has appealed to Nigerians to give President Bola Ahmed Tinubu time to fix the country.
Wike made the appeal during a Town Hall meeting with stakeholders on Saturday, July 27.
The Minister stated that the FCT needed peace, which would not be possible if the residents join in nationwide protest scheduled for August 1.
He explained further that bad elements could hijack the cause to cause mayhem and destroy infrastructures in the nation’s capital.
Earlier, the Minister, during an inspection of the ongoing construction of 11.1-kilometre expressway, from Airport Road to Kuje, stated that the protest would not solve challenges plaguing the country.
He said: People should be patient. This hunger, we will overcome it.
“Those of you working with Gilmor construction, at least you are getting something to put in your stomach, so calm down.
“Those that didn’t have will also get something to do soon. Therefore, don’t listen to those people that do not mean well for Nigeria.
“FCT is the centre of the country and as a people residing in the territory, we must protect it. Even if there is a problem like this, it should not be in FCT.
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“So, I am appealing to those with the intention of joining the protest to withdraw and give us time.”
He further appealed to the residents to persuade their friends who might join the strike to change their mind.
“Abuja is not for protest; Abuja is for provision of infrastructure and that is what we are doing. let’s have peace to enjoy the city,” Wike added.
