Wike Issues Performance Ultimatum to FCTA, FCDA Management

Olawale Ajimotokan in Abuja

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, has issued an ultimatum to the management staff of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) and Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) to improve their performance or face being made to leave.

He delivered the shape up or ship out admonition yesterday, while receiving hand over notes from FCT Permanent Secretary, Olusade Adesola.

He urged workers who felt they lacked the capacity to deliver on their current tasks to seek redeployment to areas of their strength, adding that he would not take any excuse for failure.

He said his mission was to transform Abuja into a befitting federal capital city, noting that, that would not be achieved without the support of the workers.

 “Everyone who has responsibilities must show commitment in doing the right things. The important thing we must do is to ensure that Abuja is back to what it ought to be. I moved around Abuja and found out there is total darkness in most of the places. What we need do is to ensure light comes back as soon as possible.

“Our environment must be kept clean you must be on your toes. If you do not have the capacity, please leave. It is a privilege for us to be serving in this capacity and I will not allow anyone to drag me back. If you are in charge of sanitation, I will call you at any time of the day.

“What I expect is results. However, if I provide the needed resources, you must deliver or return the funds. If you cannot meet up my standard say it now so that we can change you. Yes, I have soft spot for women, you have to take a decision, we must be firm and things must work.

“Things are tough, I agree, but that does not make us to be lawless. Street trading is prohibited, people selling corn, will drop their wastes indiscriminately. People sitting under umbrellas at road sides are causing insecurity because they come to buy and use the opportunity to spy and give information to criminals. It is imperative we clear street hawkers.

“Development Control is a serious crisis area; we have to stop. Why are there illegal structures and shanties everywhere? We will demolish any illegal structures, no matter how highly placed, the structure will come down,” he threatened.

He added appointments into various FCTA secretariats would be made after due consultations with relevant stakeholders.

Earlier, the Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Dr. Mariya Mahmud, expressed firm belief that together, and with the support of FCTA workers, they would replicate in the Area Councils and the Satellite Towns what Wike achieved as Governor of Rivers State.

“It is also instructive to state that maximum commitment, cooperation and loyalty is expected from all the staff, because it will not be business as usual. We will run with the vision of Mr. President, which we will be unveiling as we hit the ground running”, Mahmud said.