Wike promises C of O to indigenous people of FCT

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has promised to issue Certificates of Occupancy (C of O) to the indigenous people of the FCT living on their ancestral lands. Wike made the promise on Wednesday during a thank-you visit to the people of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC).  He explained that […]

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has promised to issue Certificates of Occupancy (C of O) to the indigenous people of the FCT living on their ancestral lands.

Wike made the promise on Wednesday during a thank-you visit to the people of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC). 

He explained that the move is intended to give the people a sense of belonging in the land of their ancestors.

The Minister, noting that he understood the pain of being displaced from one’s ancestral home, pledged to do everything possible to make the issuance of the C of O a reality.

“We must change the pattern of politics in Abuja; we must. We must recognize that anywhere you go, there are people there, and we must recognize them,” he said.

He explained that he was in AMAC to thank the residents for electing candidates who support President Bola Tinubu.

“I am here to thank you for the support you gave to all the candidates in the area council elections. They are all supporters of Tinubu,” he said.

He pointed out that relationships must not be one-sided but symbiotic, stating, “meaning you do for me, I do for you; you fall for me, I fall for you; you push me, I push you; you love me, I love you.”

Wike promised that he would always create time to interact with the people, as directed by President Tinubu, to keep governance closer to the grass roots. 

He added that the President has insisted that FCT Ministers must regularly visit communities to find out directly from the people what they need. (NAN)