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FCT Indigenes Lauds Tinubu, Wike On Creation Of FCT Civil Service Commission

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October 16, 2023

FCT indigenes laud Tinubu, Wike on the creation of FCT Civil Service Commission

By Stellamaries Amuwa, Abuja

The indigenes of the Federal Capital Territory, (FCT) known as FCT Natives have commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike on the recent creation of FCT Civil Service Commission and Secretariat for Women Affairs.

This was hinted at a press conference organized by the FCT indigenous people, chaired by Dr. Lazarus Zaka Gaza, who was the first elected member of the House of Representatives in the aborted Third Republic, for Amac / Bwari Federal Constituency.

Addressing journalists yesterday in Abuja, Dr. Gaza who has served in various capacities in the civil service, hailed the President and the FCT Minister for the establishment of the FCT Civil Service Commission, Women Affairs Secretariat and removing the FCT Administration from the Treasury Single Account TSA.

According to him, in a few months from now FCT will wear a new look because there will be new projects, and FCT indigenes are very pleased and fully in support of the President and the Minister for their thoughtfulness and swift actions to see to the growth of Abuja and the welfare of civil servants.

Dr. Gaza noted that with this development, FCT will have Permanent Secretaries in the Secretariats and a Head of Service. Again the interest placed on the women, especially the approval of the creation of a secretariat for women just like the Ministry of Women Affairs in the states is renewing the hope of the natives and the FCT residents as well.

Gaza said, ” I commend the President for the creation of the FCT Civil Service Commission to allow staff career progression and Treasury Single Account TSA, which will pave the way for the Minister to utilize the FCT Internally Generated Revenue IGR for the development of the nation’s capital which will be a huge milestone.

” Tinubu is a consummate democrat and the leader of progressives, I know he would not leave the FCT Natives behind.

“I also commend the Minister for tackling insecurity problems in the FCT. Recently, he directed the six area council chairmen to constitute surveillance teams in their respective domains. He said the surveillance team would help in checking activities of illegal mining in communities, which create avenues for insecurity. The Police and the Civil Defence Corps, are also working effectively in tackling insecurity in the FCT.

” Wike has promised that Abuja will be back to what it ought to be. He talked about ensuring light in the streets of Abuja and good sanitation, prohibiting street trading like people selling corn that drop their waste indiscriminately which oftentimes attracts insecurity as criminals come to buy and use the opportunity to spy and give information to criminals.

“On infrastructural development, such as the completion of road networks in the city, among numerous projects. Wike promised to work closely with the six area council chairmen to develop their areas for the good of residents.

Dr. Gaza, a Ph.D. holder in Geography, and former Director of human Resource Management at, Federal Capital Territory Administration congratulates the Minister on the astronomical increase in Internal Revenue Generation and Infrastructural development such as the completion of road networks in the city among numerous projects. He said the President and FCT Minister have done very well.

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CLTC DG Reaffirms FG’s Dedication to Nurturing Innovative, Productive Nigerian Youth

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September 29, 2025

The Gleamer

By Joel Ajayi

The Director-General of the Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre (CLTC), Ms. Rinsola Abiola, has reaffirmed the Centre’s commitment to raising young Nigerians who are productive, innovative, and imbued with patriotism, service, and integrity.

She gave the assurance on Monday in Abuja in her goodwill message at the ongoing two-day Retreat on Presidential Priorities and Deliverables — 2025 Mid-Term Review, where she also commended the Ministry of Youth Development, led by Hon. Ayodele Olawande, for championing youth-focused initiatives under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

According to Abiola, the retreat provides a unique opportunity to review and realign efforts to ensure that government policies and programmes translate into measurable impact in the lives of Nigerian youths.

“This retreat is both timely and strategic. It provides a platform to collectively review, align, and sharpen our focus on the priorities of Mr. President. More importantly, it allows us to deepen collaboration within the youth development sector to ensure that government policies deliver real change to our young people,” she said.

Highlighting the Centre’s achievements, Abiola disclosed that over 6,000 youths have been trained in value orientation and re-orientation in the just-concluded half-year period. She emphasized that the CLTC, with its long history of building citizenship values, leadership capacity, discipline, and volunteerism, remains steadfast in supporting the Ministry’s mandate and national priorities.

“We see ourselves as partners in this great task of nation-building. Our goal is to raise young Nigerians who are not only productive and innovative but also committed to the spirit of service, patriotism, and integrity,” she added.

Abiola urged stakeholders and participants at the retreat to bring forward actionable strategies that would strengthen coordination, eliminate bottlenecks, and accelerate delivery on presidential mandates.

She concluded by reaffirming CLTC’s readiness to collaborate with the Ministry and other agencies to advance youth development across Nigeria.

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