Wike takes responsibility for cows roaming Abuja streets

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Monday accepted responsibility for the recurring sight of cattle on Abuja’s major roads, acknowledging public concerns over the issue and promising corrective action. Speaking during his monthly media briefing in Abuja, Wike expressed regret over the development and assured residents that the administration remains committed to addressing it. “I apologise that up till now, cows are still roaming the streets of Abuja. I take responsibility,” the minister said. He also highlighted ongoing infrastructure projects across the territory, noting that development initiatives are being extended beyond the city centre to communities in the satellite towns. According to him, the projects cover several sectors, including road construction, water supply and housing for public officials. “Our attention is not only on developing Abuja’s city centre. We are also working in all the area councils,” he said. Wike further disclosed that a series of project inaugurations would be carried out in collaboration with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as part of activities marking the administration’s third year in office. He maintained that the road projects executed across the FCT have contributed to improving access and strengthening security in several communities.