The Aguma of Gwagwalada His Royal Highness Muhammadu Magaji has said the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike will be remembered in Nigeria’s history alongside prominent national figures such as Sir Ahmadu Bello Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe and Chief Obafemi Awolowo for his contributions to the development of the territory.
Magaji said Wike’s interventions in the FCT particularly the revival and completion of the Gwagwalada Civic Centre after more than 16 years of abandonment would remain part of his legacy.
The traditional ruler spoke on Monday during the commissioning of the Gwagwalada Civic Centre and an interactive session with stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Gwagwalada Area Council Abuja.
He commended the minister for directing the resumption of work on abandoned projects across the FCT noting that the administration’s focus on completing inherited projects had brought renewed attention to public infrastructure in the territory.
According to him the completion of the Civic Centre is a significant milestone for Gwagwalada and a lasting benefit to residents irrespective of their political affiliations.
Magaji also applauded the convergence of APC and PDP leaders at the event describing it as a demonstration that political differences could be set aside for the common good.
He said the Rainbow Coalition had provided a platform for politicians from different parties to work together in pursuit of peace unity and development.
The monarch expressed hope that the emerging political cooperation would translate into more development projects and improved welfare for residents of Gwagwalada and the wider FCT.
He urged residents and political stakeholders to sustain the spirit of unity and support initiatives aimed at advancing the development of the territory.