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 yesterday shortly after the FCT Security Committee […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 recommended […]
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 […]
…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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 world toilet […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 changed […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]