The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, voiced his discontent on Wednesday regarding the presence of cattle within Abuja city limits.
Addressing concerned residents, Wike assured that measures were underway to halt the movement of cattle within the city center.
During a meeting with the Belgian Ambassador to Nigeria, Daniel Bertrand, in Abuja, Wike disclosed ongoing discussions with various stakeholders aimed at resolving the issue of cattle roaming freely in the city.
He emphasized the importance of adopting multifaceted strategies to tackle insecurity in the FCT, asserting that his administration was actively pursuing such approaches to combat criminal activities.
Furthermore, Wike highlighted intensified collaboration with private sector transportation entities to bolster security in the city.
In response, Ambassador Daniel Bertrand, who had raised concerns about cattle roaming the streets of Abuja, expressed satisfaction with the minister’s efforts to address the problem. Bertrand also expressed interest in facilitating investments from Belgium to support the development of the nation’s capital in partnership with the FCTA.
