The Minister of the federal capital territory of Nigeria, Nyesom Wike has stated that receiving the Minister of the Year award from THISDAY ARISE Group at the 30th Anniversary event is a testament to the organisation’s commitment to objective and fairness.
On receiving the award, he commended the Chairman of THISDAY ARISE News, Nduka Obaigbena, saying, “You have shown that you are not biased, even though we may be quarrelling… but you still had to do the right thing and I am sure everybody is happy that I emerged as the minister of the year.”
He expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for granting him the opportunity to contribute to the country’s development. He also pledged that 2025 would bring increased progress and infrastructure growth.
“We have no time for excuses, the time for excuses are gone. This is the time for the renewed hope agenda,” he added.
Faridah Abdulkadiri
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