The 45 ministers-designate that were screened and confirmed by the senate are officially sworn into office by the president on Monday, August 21

The former governor of Rivers state, Nyesom Wike is among the new minister who will serve as the FCT minister under President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet.

The governor of Adamwa state, Ahmad Fintiri has congratulated the two-term governor on his recent appointment and expressed confidence in his ability to deliver to the FCT

Governor Ahmad Fintiri of Adamawa State has congratulated the immediate past Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, on his appointment as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

Wike is among the 45 confirmed ministers-designate being sworn into office officially by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday, August 21, 2023, at the Conference Centre of the State House, Abuja.

In a congratulatory note, Fintiri described Wike’s appointment as a well-deserved one and believed his track record of good governance and promoting economic growth in Rivers State, would benefit the FCT.