Former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Prince Chibudom Nwuche, has lauded the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Barrister Nyesom Wike, for bringing Abuja "back to life" through sophisticated infrastructural development.

Nwuche made these remarks on Saturday following a comprehensive tour of completed and ongoing projects in Gwagwalada, Kwali, and surrounding communities, expressing amazement at the pace and quality of development achieved in less than two years.

"The level of work going on is just incredible in under two years. I'm quite amazed Abuja is becoming something else. It's becoming a world-class city, and the developments cover both urban and rural areas," Nwuche stated.

The former lawmaker was particularly impressed by the transformation of farmlands in Kwali, highlighting the availability of water and fertile land, which he noted aligns with the FCT's emerging role in ensuring food security.

"At Kwali, we saw vast farmlands, water bodies, and even natural resources like coal. Abuja has truly come back to life," he added.

Praise for Presidential Support

While commending Wike's leadership style, Nwuche also praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for providing the minister with the necessary support to execute these impactful projects.

"We must commend the Minister for putting his heart into the job, and also commend the President for giving him the support required to achieve these feats," he said.

Drawing comparisons with previous administrations, Nwuche remarked that Abuja could have reached a much higher level of development if this pace had been maintained since Nigeria's return to democracy in 1999.

"If we had been at this pace from 1999, Abuja would have long ago been much more developed than it is today. I've seen many ministers come and go, but this one has truly made a great impact on the capital," he observed.

The former deputy speaker emphasized that the transformation extends beyond mere activity to tangible impact on rural communities, access roads, and public facilities, describing it as "what real leadership looks like."

Nwuche's comments follow Wike's recent call for citizens to protect infrastructure for sustainable development in the Federal Capital Territory.