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Call off strike, FCT minister appeals to teachers’ union

Ihesiulo Grace 26 November 2021 0

Ukpono Ukpong The FCT minister, Malam Muhammad Bello, has appealed to the FCT wing of the Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT) to call off its ongoing strike, which currently affects primary schools managed by the Local Education Authorities (LEA) in the Area Councils. Malam Bello made this appeal

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Vandalized assets in FCT to cost N2.6bn – Minister

Ihesiulo Grace 7 June 2021 0

Ukpono Ukpong, Abuja The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Malam Muhammad Bello, says the FCT Administration needs N2.6 billion to replace 25,462 assets vandalised in the territory. Speaking during a Town Hall in Abuja, Bello explained that at least 400 foul water manholes covers, 582 storm water covers and 23,210 gully pot covers […]

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COVID-19: FCTA, Health Ministry partner to address residents’ inaccessibility to healthcare

Ihesiulo Grace 5 July 2020 0

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Malam Muhammad Bello, has said that the partnership between the FCTA and the Federal Ministry of Health will address the increasing cases of inaccessibility of routine healthcare services in facilities by members of the public due to uncertainties caused by the covid-19 pandemic. Addressing journalists after a […]

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COVID-19: Bello urges political leaders to sensitize residents through their structures

Ihesiulo Grace 5 April 2020 0

The Minister of FCT, Malam Muhammad Bello, has appealed to political leaders to support government efforts by using their existing structures to sensitize the residents on the need for community participation in the fight against the dreaded COVID-19, noting that medical efforts alone can’t be successful if residents fail to adopt the precautionary measures

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FCT Minister advocates govt, citizens collaboration to develop city

Ihesiulo Grace 9 February 2020 0

The Minister, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Malam Muhammad Bello, has again stressed the need for a government and citizens collaboration for the overall growth and development of the national capital. Malam Bello who made the emphasis at the FCT Business Made Easy Lituation Event organized by the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) said the […]

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No confirmed case of Lassa Fever in FCT – Minister

Ihesiulo Grace 28 January 2020 0

 …says administration on high alert The FCT Minister, Muhammad Bello, has said that there is no confirmed case of Lassa Fever in the FCT. This was revealed during an emergency meeting of medical experts and senior members of the FCT Administration convened by the FCT Minister. FCTA generates N3.4bn from vehicle, drivers licence in 12 […]

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FCT Minister solicits residents support, assures on security

Ihesiulo Grace 5 January 2020 0

The Minister of the FCT, Malam Muhammad Bello has appealed to residents of the Territory to support all government programmes and policies, even as he reassured that the Administration will intensify efforts alongside relevant security agencies to ensure that lives and property in the FCT are secured. As contained in his New Year message to […]

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Restrictions of Keke Napep, most difficult decision – FCT minister

Ihesiulo Grace 16 December 2019 0

FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Bello has disclosed that the restriction of commercial tricycle operators to certain parts of the city is one of the most difficult decisions that the FCT administration has had to make. Chief Press Secretary to the minister, Mr. Anthony Ogunleye, in a statement on Sunday, said Bello disclosed this during the […]

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FCT minister pledges commitment to end open defection

Ihesiulo Grace 24 November 2019 0

In line with President Buhari’s declaration of state of emergency on water, sanitation and hygiene in the country, the FCT Minister, Mallam Muhammad Bello has reiterated the administration’s commitment to address the challenge of open defecation and general sanitation challenges in the nation’s capital. Speaking at an event organized to commemorate the 2019

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Abuja carnival: FG calls for partnership from private firms

Ihesiulo Grace 6 November 2019 0

In a bid to ensure a successful hosting of this year’s Abuja carnival, the Federal Government has called on private firms to partner as it would be of mutual benefit to both parties. The Minister of FCT, Malam Muhammad Bello, made the call when his Information and Culture counterpart, Lai Mohammed paid him a courtesy […]

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FCT minister calls for more funding for infrastructure

Ihesiulo Grace 20 October 2019 0

In order to match infrastructure with the growing population of Abuja the FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Bello, has called for increased funding for projects in the Federal Capital Territory. According to a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the minister, Anthony Ogunleye, the minister made the call while presenting the 2020 budget to […]

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FG warns corps members against hate speech, fake news

Ihesiulo Grace 31 August 2018 0

The FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Bello, has warned corps members against promoting hate speech and fake news because of their destructive effect on the society. He also advised them to be vanguards of the change mantra “Change Begins with Me”. The minister said this in Abuja on Thursday while addressing corps members sworn-in for the […]

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Abuja residents commend FCT minister over FHSS

Ihesiulo Grace 6 December 2017 0

Residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have again commended the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mallam Muhammad Bello, on the efforts and improvement of Federal Health Service Scheme (FHSS) programme. The residents noted that contrary to the wrong implementation of Federal Government programmes in the past, which the present FCT administration has

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FG bemoans importation of GMO, urges coys to embrace organic foods

Ihesiulo Grace 1 December 2017 0

Federal Government on Thursday tasked the newly opened to embrace the local content policy in order to promote made-in-Nigeria goods, stem capital flight and conserve the most needed foreign exchange. Buhari stated this at the opening ceremony of Novare Gateway mall (Shoprite), in Abuja, he said hope it would boost tourism, create jobs and provide […]

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Mambilla Hydro-Power project will boost Abuja road completion – FCT Minister

Ihesiulo Grace 15 November 2017 0

The FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Bello, has said that the approved construction of the 3,050 megawatts Mambilla Hydro-Power project would boost road completion in Abuja. Bello, who was a guest on the NTA Live-news broadcast NTA in Abuja, on Friday, spoke on the approved construction of the 3, 050 megawatts Hydro-Power project by the Federal […]

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FCT mulls establishment of family, juvenile courts

Ihesiulo Grace 1 November 2017 0

Justice Ishaq Bello, the Chief Judge of the FCT, says plans are under way to set up family and juvenile courts in the territory. Bello who announced this on Monday at the FCT‘s 2017/2018 New Legal Year, said that a piece of land has already been acquired for that purpose. “I am glad to announce […]

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Minister invites investors to FCT light rail transit system

Ihesiulo Grace 15 October 2017 0

Federal Capital Territory Minister Muhammad Bello has invited investors to take advantage of business opportunities that would be offered by the completion of the FCT Light Rail Mass Transit System. Bello said on Sunday in Abuja, during a tour of ongoing light railway project in Abuja that “the entire rail transit corridor offered an array […]