In line with Executive Order 14 which stipulates a peaceful transition of power, the former Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Malam Muhammad Bello, and former FCT Minister of State, Dr Ramatu Aliyu have handed over the baton of leadership to the permanent secretary of FCTA, Mr. Olusade Adesola.
At the ceremony in Abuja, the former minister charged the City Managers as Heads of secretariats to step up their duties in preserving the Abuja Master plan, especially the water bodies, like Jabi Lake and the reserved green areas.
Bello said that the FCT, particularly the FCC is going through tremendous challenges that would warrant those taking the responsibility of managing the territory and the city, to go the extra mile, or else the city will be beyond their grip.
“If we are not careful, in the next two years the Jabi Lake may dry up due to encroachment because once you lose environment, vegetation, and water bodies, it is impossible to regain them back.
“I ask you to forgive me for all my follies, my weaknesses, for all the things I ought to have done and have not done. God bless the Federal Capital Territory,” he said.
On her part, the former FCT minister of State, Dr. Ramatu Tijani Aliyu stressed the need for Management Staff to strengthen the institutional framework of FCDA/FCTA and cultivate the habit of keeping the ‘History’ of the system.
She thanked the permanent secretary of FCTA, directors, staff, and drivers for their cooperation and tolerance, even as she harps on the need to forgive one another and allow collaboration to lead.
Receiving the Handover document, the permanent secretary of FCTA, Mr Olusade Adesola noted that the Administration of former president, Muhammadu Buhari was the first that provided for a smooth transition in the history of Nigeria.
