FCT to Partner Italy on Tourism, City Development, Others — Wike Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has announced plans for the FCT Administration to partner with the Republic of Italy on sustainable city development, tourism, and agricultural initiatives. During a meeting with the Italian Ambassador to Nigeria, Stefano Leo in Abuja on
FCT to Partner Italy on Tourism, City Development, Others — Wike
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has announced plans for the FCT Administration to partner with the Republic of Italy on sustainable city development, tourism, and agricultural initiatives.
During a meeting with the Italian Ambassador to Nigeria, Stefano Leo in Abuja on Friday, Wike expressed his interest in developing the nation’s capital as a sustainable city, leveraging its landscape for agriculture and tourism.
He said that he would personally visit the ambassador to discuss areas of mutual benefits for the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Republic of Italy.
The minister explained that the publication of the names of embassies and commissions owing ground rent in the FCT was not targeted at anybody, but to improve Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) which will be utilised for the development of the city.
The Ambassador, therefore, congratulated the Minister and recalled how impressed he was when he visited Rivers State in 2022, and expressed optimism that he would do better than he did as a governor.
He said Italy was at the forefront of tourism, adding that the country had huge plans to support sustainable city development and new ideas for green city in the FCT.