List of FCT Ministers from 1976 to Present in Nigeria, As Wike Resumes Office

List of FCT Ministers from 1976 to present in Nigeria has emerged.

Newsone reports that the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) of Nigeria has witnessed a series of dedicated ministers overseeing its administration and development since its inception in 1976.

This online news platform recalls that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu appointed Nyesom Wike, the immediate past Governor of Rivers State, south-south Nigeria as FCT Minister in his administration.

Newsone Nigeria reports that the newly sworn-in Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesome Wike, resumed office on Monday. He arrived at FCTA at about 1:20 p.m. after the swearing-in ceremony at the presidential villa.

Read along as we delve into the history of FCT ministers from the early days in Lagos to the present day in Abuja, with a focus on the recent appointment of Nyeson Wike as the FCT Minister by President Tinubu.

A Shift in Capital: Lagos to Abuja

Nigeria’s bustling commercial hub, Lagos, initially served as the Federal Capital Territory until the late 1970s. The idea of relocating the capital to Abuja emerged during the military regime of Gen Murtala Muhammed. This marked the beginning of Abuja’s transformation into the center of governance and administration for Nigeria.

The Era of Development: Gen Ibrahim Babangida’s Bold Move
Various Nigerian leaders contributed to the development of Abuja, with significant milestones achieved along the way. While Gen Olusegun Obasanjo continued the policies initiated by his predecessor, the likes of Shehu Shagari and Gen. Muhammadu Buhari allocated substantial funds for Abuja’s progress. However, it was Gen. Ibrahim Babangida who took the monumental step of officially relocating the FCT from Lagos to Abuja on December 12, 1991.

Past FCT Ministers: Overseeing Administration and Growth