Wike To Make FCT Conducive For Businesses To Thrive

By Remi Johnson

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Administration, Nyesom Wike, has reiterated Commitment to make the city more conducive for businesses to thrive.

Nyesom Wike who gave the assurance when the Italian Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Stefano Leo, visited him in Abuja, said the Administration would partner Italy on sustainable city tourism and agricultural development.

WIke said he would personally visit the Ambassador to discuss areas of mutual benefits for Nigeria and Italy.

The Minister explained that the publication of the names of embassies and commissions owing ground rent was not targeted at anybody, but to improve Internally Generated Revenue, adding that the IGR would be utilized for the development of the city.

Earlier, the Italian Ambassador to Nigeria, Stefano Leo while wishing Wike success in his new assignment as FCT Minister, expressed optimism that he would do better than he did in Rivers as a governor.

He said that Rome, the capital city of Italy, was at the forefront of tourism, adding that the country has huge plans to support sustainable city development and new ideas for a green city.

“Having you here in Abuja means we can continue our very good cooperation. I will be glad to host you at the Embassy.It will be a pleasure to follow your ideas to strengthen cooperation with you”.

Edited By Grace Namiji