President Bola Tinubu has described the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike as an “audacious top performer” and a “shining star in his cabinet” who defies obstacles and delivers results.
Tinubu made the remark while felicitating with the FCT Minister of on his birthday.
Wike clocked 58 on Friday, December 13, 2025 and was celebrated by his friends and associates.
However, Tinubu thanked God Almighty for enriching Wike with a life defined by purpose, service, and courage.
In a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, the president acknowledged the “ongoing transformation of the Federal Capital Territory through infrastructure expansion, highlighting the Minister’s recent intervention that broke the 14-year logjam in the construction of the Apo-Karshi road.’
The President commended the Minister for his resilience, “can-do attitude, and commitment to excellence in all assignments.”
He applauded the FCT Minister for his consistency towards r sults delivery and wished him strength to further his good work in the capital city.
“Nyesom Wike has been one of the shining stars in the cabinet, an exceptional performer, developing infrastructure in the Federal capital as never seen before and proving that his moniker as ‘Mr Project’ is not limited to his home state of Rivers,” he added.