In a recent video post on YouTube, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has revealed that President Bola Tinubu has intervened in the dispute over the lands acquired for the second runway project, directing that all demands of the affected communities be met.
Wike, who has been outspoken on the plight of residents displaced by the project, said he escalated the matter to the President after observing the growing tension in the communities.
“I have to take the matter to Tinubu, and he said Whatever they ask for, give it to them,” Wike disclosed.
The minister had earlier described the situation as unfair, noting that communities were losing their ancestral lands for a runway they could not even access.
His latest remarks underscore the government’s willingness to resolve the grievances and prevent further discontent.
The second runway, expected to expand aviation capacity and strengthen Nigeria’s global competitiveness, has faced backlash from communities whose farmlands and homes were acquired.
Many residents claim they were not adequately consulted or compensated before displacement, leading to frustration and hardship.
Wike assured the public that the President’s directive would be fully implemented, adding that the Federal Government is committed to ensuring justice for the affected families.
He said the administration will not allow development projects to create new layers of inequality and suffering.Continue, Full, Reading>>>>
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