Stay Out Of UniAbuja Land Dispute, Wike Warns ASUU

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has warned the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) in opposition to interfering within the land dispute involving the University of Abuja.

The minister spoke in a chat with journalists in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Thursday.

During the media chat, Wike additionally addressed complaints about billboard expenses in Abuja, a land request by the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Jabi, infrastructure tasks and preparations for the 2027 normal elections.

On the UniAbuja land dispute, Wike questioned why ASUU took curiosity in a matter he stated fell outdoors its duties.

He dismissed claims that the union may embark on a strike over the problem.

Wike additionally dismissed issues that the elevated billboard expenses within the FCT may drawback opposition events forward of the 2027 elections.

According to him, the FCTA didn’t reserve promoting areas for any specific occasion

“Some people go and pay for all the billboards. Do you expect me to say, ‘Keep this time for PDP, keep this for APC’?” he requested.

He added, “Billboards do not win elections. For Christ’s sake, billboards do not win elections.”

He stated income from the costs could be used to fund tasks and enhance public faculties within the FCT.

“I have told you I’m looking for money to do more work. I’m going to use the money to improve our schools. I’m not going to ask who paid for all this,” he stated.

On the request by FMC Jabi for extra land to develop its amenities, Wike stated he was unaware of earlier purposes by the hospital however recalled receiving a request in February, which he permitted.

He stated the hospital ought to have directed its request to the FCT Administration reasonably than resorting to public complaints about its land necessities.