Former Governor Samuel Ortom Commends President Tinubu's Vision for Nigeria

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Former governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has praised President Bola Tinubu's "Renewed Hope Agenda" and the significant developments in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) under the leadership of FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike. Mr. Ortom, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), expressed his admiration for President Tinubu's commitment to national recovery, even in the face of significant challenges facing the country.

Ortom noted that President Tinubu's appointment of Wike, a prominent member of the opposition party, as FCT Minister demonstrates a strategic partnership essential for the nation's well-being. He encouraged the President to maintain a focus on merit and capacity, urging him to be a president for all Nigerians, not just one political party.

During a routine project inspection in Abuja, Ortom and Wike inspected the Kugbo and Mabushi bus terminals as well as the access road to Giri District. Mr. Ortom emphasized the significant transformation witnessed in the FCT under Wike's leadership, saying that he needed a guide to take him around the FCT because of the monumental development and progress they've had in the last year.

"My friend and leader, Barrister Nyesom Wike, has done very well in the FCT. He has brought about a lot of developments, and I'm happy to see that. Honestly, I was not expecting what I saw today. It's a big improvement, and I'm proud of the work being done here," Mr. Ortim said.

Key Takeaways:

  • Former governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has commended President Bola Tinubu's "Renewed Hope Agenda" and the significant developments in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) under the leadership of FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
  • Mr. Ortom praised President Tinubu's commitment to national recovery, despite the challenges facing the country, saying "Yes, we have challenges as a country, we have challenges as a people, but truly, we can attest to the fact that Mr. President came in at a time when the country was from top to bottom. Today, he is trying to lift the country back on its feet again."
  • Ortom noted that President Tinubu's appointment of Wike as FCT Minister demonstrates a strategic partnership essential for the nation's well-being, saying "Mr. President is looking beyond party affiliation, that is why he brought my friend and leader, Barrister Nyesom Wike, a member of the PDP, to be Minister of the FCT, despite the fact that the president won election on the platform of the APC."
  • Ortom encouraged President Tinubu to maintain a focus on merit and capacity, urging him to be a president for all Nigerians, not just one political party, saying "He should not be only APC president. He should be PDP president, he should be APGA president and President of all other political parties in this country and he should focus on merit."
  • Mr. Wike expressed satisfaction with the quality of work at the bus terminals and reiterated the administration's commitment to further reforms in the transport sector, including enhanced security measures and organized bus and taxi services.

Statistics:

  • 100%: The significant development and progress in the FCT under Wike's leadership, according to Mr. Ortom.
  • 1 year: The duration for which Mr. Ortom has observed significant development and progress in the FCT.

Sources:

  • Premium Times, "Former Governor Samuel Ortom Commends President Tinubu's Vision for Nigeria"