The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Nyesom Wike, has expressed dissatisfaction with the frequent travels of area council chairmen amid rising security challenges in the city. The FCT has witnessed an increase in the abduction and killing of residents by bandits, particularly in Kuje and Bwari area councils.
Wike criticized the chairmen’s constant travels, emphasizing that it is unacceptable. He urged them to prioritize their responsibilities, citing reports that they often travel, leaving their duties unattended. Wike stressed the need for council chairmen to address local issues and not solely rely on the FCT minister in times of crisis.
“This time around, we will not be happy where area council chairmen will abdicate their responsibilities and travel out. We have gotten reports that the council chairmen travel any time, and if anything happens, they will not call anybody’s name but the FCT minister’s. So, council chairmen should know that they must wake up to their responsibilities. It is not everything that happens people will say that the ministers are not taking steps,” said Wike during a statement on Tuesday.