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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, says the country needs leaders like President Bola Tinubu to achieve the “Nigeria of our dreams.”

Wike said this in his 2025 Distinguish Personality Lecture, titled, “The Nigeria of our Dreams” presented at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife on Thursday.

Wike pointed out that the greatest challenge confronting Nigeria and militating against its development was the plague of bad leadership.

He agreed with Chinua Achebe, whose seminar, ‘The Trouble with Nigeria’, graphically captured the challenge, when he stated that ‘the trouble with Nigeria is fairly and squarely the absence of proper leadership’.

“This statement, damaging as it may appear, is extremely difficult to controvert.

“Our leaders have, in the main, emerged through self-serving conspiracies that have little or nothing to do with national interests and development.

“This has been the case in both military and civilian contexts,” he said.

He, however, said that Tinubu had stood out as the leader the people need to drive Nigeria to progress and prosperity.

He explained that Nigeria needs a leader that was prepared to lead with sound character and resilience in the face of challenges.

He added that the leader must also be a person who believes in the infinite possibilities that the Nigerian nation exemplifies, while taking solid, proactive, logical and well-informed decisions that would maximally actualise her potential.

This leader, he said, must have the courage and audacity to act, build, innovate and generally expand the frontiers of development with a hands-on approach that would emphasise excellence over mediocrity.

He added that more importantly, the leader of Nigerians’ dream must create a society of free and responsible citizens whose potentials flow freely and free enterprise thrives.

“Let me make bold at this juncture to state that today, in our country, we have such a leader in the person of Tinubu.

“He has shown in several ways and at different times, a stout commitment to the enthronement of democracy in our country, to the extent of even putting his own life on the line in the process.

“He has shown great capacity for engendering development as captured in the unprecedented rapid and exponential development of Lagos state under his watch and even beyond,” he added.

He also said that Tinubu has demonstrated a rare courage by removing fuel subsidy on his first day, upon being sworn in as President.

According to him, leaders before him all spoke about the evil of fuel subsidy, but none had the courage to dare the blackmail of removing it.

“Tinubu did and is fittingly grappling with the inevitable, unintended and sometimes orchestrated consequences of this removal.

“Today, our states have far more resources to develop, the debts are no longer piling and the price of petrol is gradually but steadily adjusting downwards in tandem with the forces of demand and supply and the strict implementation of regulatory conditionalities.

“Also, the overwhelming cry of over-centralisation of power and resources at the national level and the attendant abuse of the doctrine of federalism is being systematically addressed.

“This is being addressed through the creation of zonal/regional commissions empowered to devolve developmental impetus to the respective zones and regions, so that power can truly return to the people.”

On security, Wike said that the situation was being addressed through proper funding and the training and retraining of security forces.

The minister added that Tinubu’s approval for the recruitment of forest guards across the country to take charge of the nation’s forests, bandits and terrorists would no longer find incubation points and free territories to operate.

“Put simply, the era of banditry and terrorism would soon come to an end.

“These and many other policies and measures are being put together by Tinubu to reposition our country on the path of progress and development,” Wike said.

Earlier, Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun, described Wike as a straightforward politician, adding that his wealth of political experience and leadership style was exemplary.

Represented by the Deputy Governor, Kola Adewusi, the governor said that the minister’s infrastructural transformation in the FCT was visionary.

Also, the Vice-Chancellor of the university Prof. Adebayo Bamire, said that the theme of the lecture, ‘’Nigeria of our Dream” was timely and thought-provoking.

“At a critical juncture when our nation’s democratic journey, when the challenges of governance, civic trust, and equitable development are at the forefront of public discourse, this lecture offers a vital platform for reflection, engagement and forward thinking.

“It calls us to interrogate the structures that uphold democracy, the principles that guide responsible governance, citizenship and the strategies that can unlock Nigeria’s development potential,” he said.

The Royal Father of the Day, Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Ogunwusi, said he has deep respect for Wike because of his fearlessness.

He described the minister as an “upright politician” who “said things as they are.

“Hate him; like him – what will be will be.”

https://dailypost.ng/2025/06/05/only-tinubu-can-lead-us-to-nigeria-of-our-dreams-wike/

Comrade WIKE actually spoke the minds of majority of Nigerians

Nawa

#Unam Ikot.

When will that be? People are starving...a man who goes to bed hungry is likely to have only nightmares. Take us back to how things were in 2015, if it's too hard for you take us back to how they were in may 2023.

#Back to Bourdillon 2027 is a must!

You mean Malaria Dream

Dreams or nightmares?

We no dey sleep d same bed... U eat 2-2-2

Some eat 0-0-0, 1-0-0, 1-0-1, 0-1-0, 0-0-1 etc

How we go get same dreams...

🙄

Okay nw

Leading the rich politicians to the Nigeria of their dreams more like. It is so nauseating when it is only the few rich and famous corrupt politicians are the ones claiming that Nigeria is getting better

Chair, so the one we are in nw is an indication he has nothing to offer, wike is the mole in PDP, EXPEL HIM NOW

Yes Tinubu will lead us to Nigeria of our dreams of course.


1.) Nigeria of our dreams where tribalism reigns supreme, where ones tribe and religion is considered first before his or her competence in political appointment and employments.


2.) Nigeria of our dreams where INEC Chairman helps the President/ruling party to stifle opposition by refusing to new political parties while helping to destabilize existing parties as a way of stopping opposition from emerging to challenge the failing incumbent regime


3.) Nigeria of our dreams where political sycophants like Reno Omockery are highly rewarded more than hardworking Nigerians for helping the President to defame opposition figures with verifiable lies and media propaganda


4.) Nigeria of our dreams where hunger and poverty reigns supreme such that Nigerians no longer know where their next meal will come from due to dilapidated national economy caused by The President's thoughtless policies.


5.) Nigeria where youths no longer have a guaranteed future and their only hope of surviving tomorrow lay in their ability to borrow money from all sources to process their travel documents to migrate to any country to Labor to help their families back in Nigeria


6.) Nigeria of our dreams where insecurity has become so much that before you travel from one state to another state by road, you write your will, embark on a 7 days dry fasting and prayer, and still carry your heart in your hands because you dont know when highway kidnappers or terrorists or bandits will strike.


7.) Nigeria of our dreams where farmers now abandon their farms and flee to the cities to avoid being unalived by foreign land grabbers disguising as Fulani herdsmen.


8.) Nigeria of our dreams where young graduates no longer hope to secure a good paying job after graduation but will rely on emergency skills, pety online trading, social media skits and stunts for survival after spending years in the higher institution.



Thank you Wike

Lol...

More like the Nigeria of your dream where you are corruptly insulated from the negative consequences of BAT's terrible reforms, greed and incompetence.

So shall it be

Just only in dreams can Nigeria get better with these kinds of leaders.

Trump = BAT
Musk = Wike
DOGE = FCT

Na here we dey. We dey look jeje. Only a matter of time. Expect first jab from Wike to BAT.

Una get good dreams for Nigeria like this??

With all these una wicked and inconsiderate ways?

Na you set questions for exam.
Na you answer the question.
Na you mark yaself.
Fulani herdsmen are still killing people all over.
They have guns and being encouraged.

This talkative again? Don’t worry it won’t take time we will start hearing the war between you and Tinubu. It happened to all that have helped you reach where you Dey today. We are waiting for Tinubu turn.

Yes yes yes,you are right,just that it's only a minister,or APC member or ronu or anyone benefitted from this criminalgoment that will say this

Wike he has led you to your own dreams,they call you Mr project,they praise you,but what most Nigerians don't know is that wike is the main politician who understands exactly how to loot rabba while everyone praise him for a job well done,that's why he is doing lots of road project from when he was a governor,building 12 bridges and still doing in Abuja


If only the gullible ones knows how much wike made from each single bridge he built in PH,you wonder why smart politicians like him loves building roads? Just like our president is building the coastal highway?

Now before you call me enemy of progress,let me ask you,how many jobs does those PH flyovers created for PH residents? The answer is 0.

These men build roads for you that doesn't even last just to loot billions ad we praise them,it doesn't change the life of the citizens ,yes they are good social amenities,but why don't they also bring in investors,build industries that create jobs to reduce unemployment,hunger dey

These ronus keep saying obi built a brewery, don't you drink beer?hero beer is the major beer people drink in the east and in the mainland of Lagos,and it has created lots of employment for residents of Anambra who are working in this industry

The country go crash last last because am very very sure they will still rig obi out and everywhere will finally bust come 2027.

yyba:
Comrade WIKE actually spoke the minds of majority of Nigerians

Spoke the mind of you and your family❗️

Oga, how.....when.

yyba:
Comrade WIKE actually spoke the minds of majority of Nigerians

Go to the market with live camera, ask the people to speak their minds about Tinubu ... if e sure for una let the people speak for themselves naw

Also make sure you are streaming live to the dead brąin in aso rock

Will move you and your family ? I see its favors you and your family

Karlovych:
#Back to Bourdillon 2027 is a must!

You are joking,who has the courage to take on the challenges of Nigeria more than BAT among all the opposition ,none for now.

Lol
Dreams of your pocket right 💰

This man Don go drink that em 50 year-old Ogogoro again.
Him Don dey yarn rubbish.

Are you ready to have the same income as you did in that year?

HeadNigga:
When will that be? People are starving...a man who goes to bed hungry is likely to have only nightmares. Take us back to how things were in 2015, if it's too hard for you take us back to how they were in may 2023.

Go and take him there , mumu

Karlovych:
#Back to Bourdillon 2027 is a must!

Mumu write up

franchasng:
Yes Tinubu will lead us to Nigeria of our dreams of course.


1.) Nigeria of our dreams where tribalism reigns supreme, where ones tribe and religion is considered first before his or her competence in political appointment and employments.


2.) Nigeria of our dreams where INEC Chairman helps the President/ruling party to stifle opposition by refusing to new political parties while helping to destabilize existing parties as a way of stopping opposition from emerging to challenge the failing incumbent regime


3.) Nigeria of our dreams where political sycophants like Reno Omockery are highly rewarded more than hardworking Nigerians for helping the President to defame opposition figures with verifiable lies and media propaganda


4.) Nigeria of our dreams where hunger and poverty reigns supreme such that Nigerians no longer know where their next meal will come from due to dilapidated national economy caused by The President's thoughtless policies.


5.) Nigeria where youths no longer have a guaranteed future and their only hope of surviving tomorrow lay in their ability to borrow money from all sources to process their travel documents to migrate to any country to Labor to help their families back in Nigeria


6.) Nigeria of our dreams where insecurity has become so much that before you travel from one state to another state by road, you write your will, embark on a 7 days dry fasting and prayer, and still carry your heart in your hands because you dont know when highway kidnappers or terrorists or bandits will strike.


7.) Nigeria of our dreams where farmers now abandon their farms and flee to the cities to avoid being unalived by foreign land grabbers disguising as Fulani herdsmen.


8.) Nigeria of our dreams where young graduates no longer hope to secure a good paying job after graduation but will rely on emergency skills, pety online trading, social media skits and stunts for survival after spending years in the higher institution.



Thank you Wike

Chai this man can torment some people for Africa sha ooo.

That hypothesis we've been buttressing on this platform and others can now be convincingly called a theory....Since they started hating on this man called Wike, the man's growth trajectory has been exponential.

Ok check out Reno, his fame has gone global with high level invitations and all...Even the president now court with him.

Conversely let's look at the people they've eulogised and call hero and guage their trajectory;

Nnamdi Kanu _ perpetual lockup

VDM _ repeated lockup by state actors, mother defrauded etc.

Samuel Ekpa _ On detention and undergoing terrorism charged.

Sim Fubara _ Removed from power

Peter Obi _ Has become Nigerian most infamous chief mourner and general commentator.

Natasha Akpoti_ Eaten the humble pie and embarrassed internationally.

Arise Rufai _ With limited air time on the morning gossip show apparently considering going back to pratice what he studied at school after the infamous bashing of being an OAP and animal scientist as against a journalist.

Alex Otti_ fame aggressively started plummeting until he realised himself by inviting Tinubu instead of Obingo to commission projects in the only ELuup state in the country.

Donald Trump _ Well we all can see the meteoric crash and turmoil the man is facing just because a particular section swang his direction.

Ameachi_Well diswan had to quickly retract his statement on ethnic extraction before the looming doom befell him