Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike, has declared war on beggars, stating that enforcement agents will begin to apprehend beggars from Monday.
Wike disclosed this during the official flag-off ceremony of the construction of an access road from Ring 1 by N16 to Judges’ quarters and roads within the quarters in Katampe District of Abuja on Tuesday.
He said, “Let me state clearly that we have declared war; Abuja is turning into a beggar city.
“If you know you have a sister or brother who is a beggar, please, from next week, we’ll carry them. We’ll take them out. It is embarrassing that people will come in and the first thing they’ll see are just beggars on the road.
According to Wike, this move is part of the administration’s strategy to restore Abuja’s image and ensure the city competes favourably with other major cities worldwide.
“This December, we’re commissioning six roads that will total about 65 kilometres in the area councils. The attention we give to the city is the attention we give to the area councils.
“But of course, it is the city that will tell you how the place will be. If the city does not look good, you can imagine what will happen in the rural areas.”
Beyond roads, Wike has also disclosed the administration’s plans to rehabilitate 25 schools and bolster security measures.
