Tinubu earmarks N25 billion for well being initiatives in FCT- Wike 

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed threats of protests throughout sectors within the FCT, citing President Bola Tinubu’s earmarking of N25 billion for healthcare initiatives.

Nyesom Wike disclosed that “President Bola Tinubu’s administration earmarked N25 billion for healthcare initiatives within the 2025 capital price range of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT),” NAN reviews.

He made this identified whereas inaugurating the development of Arterial Street N1 from Wuye District to Ring Street II on Thursday in Abuja.

His response follows feedback by critics on-line who alleged that the minister had prioritised highway infrastructure over different sectors within the FCT.

No Sector Uncared for – Wike   

The minister alleged that opposite to insinuations in sure quarters, there isn’t any sector that “is uncared for within the growth of the FCT.”   

• He dismissed the “criticisms and threats of protests over perceived neglect of different sectors”, insisting that such strikes wouldn’t derail the Tinubu administration’s agenda.

“No person will blackmail me. No person will cease me from doing what I believe is true. Sufficient is sufficient.   

“They are going to combat me, however I’m totally ready.   

“I’ll do issues proper as a result of Mr President has taken it upon himself to vary the narrative, so far as Abuja is worried,” he mentioned.

• On the highway initiatives, the minister highlighted that it was not for private acquire, however for the financial development and welfare of residents.

“This highway shouldn’t be my highway, it’s not the Minister’s highway; it’s for the individuals of Abuja.   

“By the point we develop all these roads, Abuja might be competing with different cities on this planet,” he mentioned.

Earlier, Appearing Head of Service of the FCTA, Mrs Nancy Nathan, acknowledged Wike’s modernisation of the FCT’s infrastructure.

Backstory   

Nairametrics beforehand reported on September 15 that resident docs in Abuja launched an indefinite strike over unpaid salaries, stalled promotions, and worsening hospital circumstances within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

• The strike, which started on Monday, September 15, 2025, was declared by Dr. George Ebong, President of the Affiliation of Resident Medical doctors, FCT Administration (ARD-FCTA), throughout a press briefing in Abuja, in keeping with the Information Company of Nigeria (NAN).
• It adopted a seven-day ultimatum issued on August 28 and a subsequent warning strike on September 8, each of which did not immediate authorities motion on the docs’ calls for.
• The docs’ calls for embody the cost of excellent salaries, some delayed for over seven months; launch of the 2025 Medical Residency Coaching Fund; correction of misguided wage deductions; promotion of post-Half II Fellows to Guide cadre; and settlement of wage award arrears.

They’re additionally calling for pressing renovation of FCTA hospitals, recruitment of latest docs earlier than the top of 2025, cost of 13 months’ hazard allowance arrears, and clearance of excellent funds owed to exterior residents.