Akinloye Oyeniyi, an Abuja-based public affairs analyst, has commended Nyesom Wike, minister of the federal capital territory (FCT), for his efforts in enhancing security in the nation’s capital.
The minister had directed the clearance of shanties and criminal hideouts in the federal capital in an effort to make the city safer for residents and visitors.
In a statement released on Tuesday, the public analyst, who is also a legislative consultant, said the minister was not only rejigging the infrastructural aspect of Abuja and its environs but has now moved to securing lives and properties.
According to Oyeniyi, the move by Wike is a welcomed development in the quest for improved security in the capital.
Operations by the FCT administration involved the latest removal of illicit structures, impounding of vehicles, and seizing of weapons in a bid to curb criminal activities and enhance safety in the nation’s capital.
“Honestly, this recent commitment to improving the FCT security is what everyone should commend the minister and his team for. Yes, it is their job, but there is what is called commendation if an official has performed his duty well,” Oyeniyi said.
“In a long while, we have not had this; thus, this is the reason every reasonable person should commend the Federal Capital Territory Administration’s actions on Abuja public safety.”
He further called for the continuation of these efforts as promised by the FCT administration under the minister to ensure the federal capital remains safe and secure for residents’ well-being and the city’s development.
The analyst’s commendation comes amidst the minister’s response to growing concerns about safety and security in Abuja, especially with the increasing need for secure environments for residents, businesses, and visitors.
