The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT),Mr. Nyesom Wike has warned the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) Chairman,Mr. Christopher Maikalangu against naming streets on roads in Abuja constructed by the FCT Administration.
Wike also said streets should be named after Nigerians and people who have contributed to the development of the country.
The minister gave the warning during the flag-off of the provision of engineering infrastructure to outstanding layouts within Guzape A09 Lots I & II district and AIT Neighborhood in Asokoro A04 District on Wednesday,October 8,2025.
He said he would not allow the chairman name roads and streets after individuals on infrastructure constructed by his administration.
Wike said:“Listen, let me say it now. We can not build roads, put infrastructure, and you wake up the next morning and name streets after individuals.
“Before I wake up, you name the streets of the roads we built.Name your streets where you construct roads. It is very, very funny that you wake up, somebody writes to you and begs you for money.
“Then, before you know it, it is Dr. So and so, Street. Professor So and so Street. Madam So and so Street. On a road where I suffer and look for money to provide infrastructure.
” We have to name streets after those who have contributed to the development of the area.”
The Minister challenged the Chairman to return any money he collected to rename any street or roads.
“You do not just wake up because somebody has two billion naira. He pays to you. Then you go and name a street after him. That is not possible. You can go and name them in the satellite town.
“If you want to name it, there are people who have paid you money. Make sure you do the roads, too. Provide infrastructure. And then name the street after them.”
