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Toyin Adebayo
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on Monday apologised to residents over the continued presence of roaming cattle on major roads and streets in Abuja, even as he takes full responsibility for the situation.
Speaking during his monthly media briefing in Abuja, Wike admitted that the challenge persists despite efforts by the FCT Administration to improve the nation’s capital.
“I apologise that up till now there are cows still roaming the streets of Abuja; I take responsibility,” the minister said.
Wike said the administration was intensifying efforts to address the problem while continuing with infrastructure development across the territory.
According to him, ongoing projects are not limited to the city centre but extend to satellite towns and area councils.
“Our attention is not only on developing the city centre of Abuja. We are also working in all the Area Councils. We are providing infrastructure everywhere across the FCT,” he said.
The minister also announced that the FCT Administration would embark on a 31-day project commissioning exercise beginning June 8 as part of activities marking the third anniversary of President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
“To celebrate Mr President’s three years in office, the FCTA will commission projects for the next 31 days commencing June 8, 2026,” he said.
Wike noted that completed and ongoing road projects had improved connectivity and enhanced security in several communities across the FCT.
