By Muhammad Mamman
Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), says his administration will strengthen collaboration with the Japanese government to fast-track Abuja’s development in line with its master plan.
Wike spoke during the visit of Suzuki Hideo, Japanese ambassador to Nigeria, alongside officials of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).
The minister applauded the role of Japan in the development and review of the Abuja master plan, stressing its importance for long-term growth.
“You have contributed to education, health, nutrition, and other critical sectors that impact directly on our people,” he said.
You have been working closely with the FCDA on the Abuja master plan. That is very key for us. We will continue to cooperate with you to ensure that this is actualised.”
The minister said Japan’s interventions in Nigeria’s education sector include training programmes for teachers and support for quality learning infrastructure.
According to him, “we have seen the support in education, including training of our teachers in Tokyo. This is very important to improve our education sector.”
Wike said agriculture and urban development are priority areas for future collaboration, while assuring the Japanese delegation that the FCT administration is ready to provide an enabling environment for sustained partnership.
