The Punch Nigeria News: Wike apologises for cattle roaming Abuja, takes responsibility
Published on: 06/02/2026
By Gift Habib
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has taken responsibility for the continued presence of cattle on major roads and streets across Abuja, admitting that the situation remains a concern despite efforts to improve the capital city.
Speaking during his monthly media briefing in Abuja on Monday, Wike expressed regret over the development and assured residents that the administration remains committed to addressing it.
“I apologise that up till now there are cows still roaming the streets of Abuja, I take responsibility,” the minister said.
He also highlighted ongoing infrastructure projects across the territory, noting that development initiatives are being extended beyond the city centre to communities in satellite towns.
According to him, the projects cover several sectors, including road construction, water supply and housing for public officials.
He highlighted, “Our attention is not only on developing the city centres of Abuja. We are also working in all the Area Councils.
“We are providing infrastructure everywhere across the FCT.”
Wike further disclosed that a series of project inaugurations would be carried out in collaboration with President Bola Tinubu as part of activities marking the administration’s third year in office.
The minister stated, “To celebrate Mr President’s three years in office, the FCTA will commission projects for the next 31 days commencing June 8, 2026.”
He maintained that the road projects executed across the FCT have contributed to improving access and strengthening security in several communities.
The presence of roaming cattle in Abuja has been a recurring issue for years, with residents and motorists periodically raising concerns about safety and the movement of livestock on major roads.
Meanwhile, Wike also insisted that the residents of Abuja could feel the impact of ongoing policies and projects under President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
Speaking during his monthly media briefing in Abuja on Monday, Wike expressed regret over the development and assured residents that the administration remains committed to addressing it.
“I apologise that up till now there are cows still roaming the streets of Abuja, I take responsibility,” the minister said.
He also highlighted ongoing infrastructure projects across the territory, noting that development initiatives are being extended beyond the city centre to communities in satellite towns.
According to him, the projects cover several sectors, including road construction, water supply and housing for public officials.
He highlighted, “Our attention is not only on developing the city centres of Abuja. We are also working in all the Area Councils.
“We are providing infrastructure everywhere across the FCT.”
Wike further disclosed that a series of project inaugurations would be carried out in collaboration with President Bola Tinubu as part of activities marking the administration’s third year in office.
The minister stated, “To celebrate Mr President’s three years in office, the FCTA will commission projects for the next 31 days commencing June 8, 2026.”
He maintained that the road projects executed across the FCT have contributed to improving access and strengthening security in several communities.
The presence of roaming cattle in Abuja has been a recurring issue for years, with residents and motorists periodically raising concerns about safety and the movement of livestock on major roads.
Meanwhile, Wike also insisted that the residents of Abuja could feel the impact of ongoing policies and projects under President Bola Tinubu’s administration.