{
  "id": 11161788,
  "title": "Nigeria @66: Vote leaders who’ll sustain infrastructure development, Wike urges Nigerians",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/nigeria-66-vote-leaders-wholl-sustain-infrastructure-development-wike-11161788",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-01T10:04:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/nigeria-66-vote-leaders-wholl-sustain-infrastructure-development-wike-urges-nigerians/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nigeria's Minister for the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has urged residents of the FCT to vote for leaders who will continue the infrastructure development that has taken place in the territory. In his Independence Day message, Wike congratulated residents and expressed his commitment to transforming Abuja into a world-class city with modern infrastructure and improved public services. The FCT, he said, represents the unity of Nigerians from diverse backgrounds, and the territory has seen significant investment in critical infrastructure, including road construction and public transportation. These efforts have extended development to remote communities, improving accessibility and addressing security challenges. Wike also highlighted plans to construct ultramodern bus terminals and expand healthcare and education access across the six area councils. He called on residents to elect leaders who are progressive and visionary, ensuring continued development and prosperity for the FCT and Nigeria.",
  "summary": "FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has urged residents to use the 2027 elections to vote for leaders who will sustain and expand infrastructure development in Abuja. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-66-vote-leaders-wholl-sustain-infrastructure-development-wike-urges-nigerians/",
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        "published": "2026-10-01T11:45:11.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}