Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, has attributed Nigeria’s problem to those in authority.
Wike opined this while addressing thousands of FCTA staff who congregated at his office to express appreciation to President Bola Tinubu, and him over creation of FCT Civil Service Commission and other reforms.
Speaking, the Minister said, those in government usually pursue parochial interest at the expense of common good, suggesting the attitude had hindered the developments in the past.
His word, “The problem in this country is about us, we in Power, not about institutions. If we allow this, my power will be reduced and that is what you have seen all this while. Nobody talks about the welfare of others, the growth of others.
“Who will be happy in life if he cannot attain the highest peak of his or her career? If I am a judge, I want to reach the Supreme Court. If I am a civil servant, I want to reach the Permanent Secretary level.
“I’m sure that all of you have lost hope. I told Mr. President; you said it is the renewed hope agenda. These people (FCTA) have lost hope, and renewed their hope.
“Tell them that everything’s not lost and the only way you can assure them is by making them grow to the apex of their career. And Mr. President said, I’m not aware of this. Now that I am aware, I will bring back the hope of the civil servants of the FCT.
“He immediately approved that we should implement the 2018 law as passed by the National Assembly.
“Let me tell you, from now till next week, I will implement it because if I can grow in my career to this level. Why should we be a hindrance to other people’s growth?”
