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Wike Threatens Demolition of Illegal Structures, Vows End to Land Racketing

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike threatening to embark on demolition of houses built illegally.

The minister said this in his inaugural address at the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) office on Monday.

He was among the 45 ministers whom President Bola Tinubu swore into office at the presidential villa in Abuja.

Flanked by Mariya Mahmud, state Minister of FCT, Wike vowed to move against structures obstructing Abuja master plan.

Wike also said efforts would be made to strengthen waste management and restore all traffic lights to keep the city clean.

He added that motorcycle and tricycle operators would be banned from the city and an end put to open grazing within the capital city.

The minister said emphasis would be placed on infrastructural development, taking one project at a time to restore the city to its glory.

VOP Lagos

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