Nigeria: Tinubu Has Approved Plots of Land for New Ambassadors in Abuja, Says Wike
Wike said the move will give envoys a permanent stake in Abuja and help attract foreign investment and stronger diplomatic ties.
- On Wednesday, Federal Capital Territory Minister Barr Nyesom Wike announced that President Bola Tinubu approved land allocations for Ambassadors-designate in Abuja to provide permanent residences during official briefings.
- Wike disclosed the directive during a courtesy visit at his Life Camp residence, where delegates led by Permanent Secretary Dunoma Umar Ahmed discussed enhancing diplomatic engagement with Nigeria.
- The Minister urged diplomats to attract foreign investment into agriculture and waste management, emphasizing that fertile land in area councils like Gwagwalada and Kwali remains underutilized.
- Addressing concerns about Nigeria's political direction, the Minister dismissed claims of a drift toward a one-party state, insisting the nation remains firmly rooted in multi-party democratic principles.
- Highlighting infrastructure expansions across Abuja's six area councils, Wike expressed optimism about the nation's trajectory, stating he remains confident that by 2027, Nigeria will be more peaceful and united.
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Nigeria: Tinubu Has Approved Plots of Land for New Ambassadors in Abuja, Says Wike
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has hinted that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the allocation of plots of land to new ambassadors and high commissioners in Abuja. He described the move as a strategy to deepen diplomatic engagement and foster stronger ties with Nigeria.
Tinubu allocates Abuja land to Fani-Kayode, Omokri, other ambassadors-designate
Mr Wike said the land allocation is intended to provide the envoys with permanent residences in the nation’s capital, and ensure that they have a home to return to during official briefings and after their service abroad.
Tinubu allocates lands to ambassadors designate in Abuja
President Bola Tinubu has approved the allocation of land in Abuja to ambassadors and high commissioners-designate. The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, disclosed this on Wednesday while receiving the envoys during a courtesy visit led by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dunoma Ahmed, at his residence in Abuja. Wike said the land allocation reflects the administration’s commitment to deepening di…
Tinubu allocates Abuja lands to ambassadors designate as Wike charges diplomats on Nigeria’s image
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has disclosed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the allocation of land to Ambassadors and High Commissioners-Designate in Abuja, as part of efforts to strengthen diplomatic engagement and encourage closer ties with Nigeria. Wike made the disclosure during a courtesy visit by Ambassadors-designate led by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dunoma Umar …
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