By Tony Obiechina Abuja

A total sum of N2.001 trillion, being July 2025 Federation Account Revenue, has been shared to the Federal Government, States and the Local Government Councils. The revenue was shared at the August 2025 Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) meeting held in Abuja.

By Laide Akinboade, Abuja

The Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike yesterday said he will support any politician that supports President Bola Tinubu for the 2027 second term election.

Wike revealed this in Abuja at the construction and expansion of water supply in Karu, Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC).

The FCT Minister said the project was one of the promises of Tinubu last year and assured the residents of its timely completion.

He said, “And so, Mr. President, we have fulfilled the promises he made in providing potable clean water to the satellite towns. When we are coming, because when you commissioned this road, all of you have forgotten that this road was not passable.

“From here to Kashi, 17 kilometers, we came and we did it. Now again, we are here to provide water for Karu, Orozo, Kurudu, and other neighboring communities. Water is key”.

He said the President has already approved that 60% of their money should be paid to the contractor.

“All I appeal to the community leaders, our youth, is to say that we support the company so that they will be able to finish this job on time. Initially, this job was to be done in 18 months, but with our plea to them and with the approval of Mr. President, that 60% of the sum should be paid to them, the contractors have promised, by the special grace of God, by June next year, we will come back here and thank God and you will all get water. So you no longer depend on digging your own borehole”, he said.

He said, “I have told them I will only support anyone who supports President Tinubu, because he is doing well.

“You know, one thing about government, one thing about government and politics, support those who have capacity to bring something to the people. Do you understand what I mean? Don’t support people who go on television, talk, talk, talk, talk, do you understand what I mean?

“‎Do you understand me? Don’t support those every day just to claim national television. This is not the time to cry. This is the time to bring something to the people”, he said.

FCT Minister of State, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud described water as one of the most essential resources for life and development.

According to her, “it sustains human health, supports agriculture, drives industry, and maintains ecosystems.”

Mahmoud, therefore, extended the administration’s profound appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for his Renewed Hope Agenda which continues to translate into tangible projects that directly impact the lives of rural communities.

The project proposes the construction of approximately 194 kilometers of transmission and distribution pipelines to systematically enhance the capacity and coverage of the existing water supply network.

Presently only around one-quarter of the 344,000 residents have access to the municipal water supply system, and the overall coverage remains insufficient to meet the growing demand for potable water.

No fewer than 1,016 Batch ‘B’ Stream I National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members deployed in Abia for 2025 have completed their orientation course.

The low-key closing ceremony took place, on Tuesday, at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Umunna, Bende Local Government Area.

In a speech, the NYSC State Coordinator, Gladys Adama, who presided over the ceremony, urged the corps members to reflect on the progress they made during the three-week exercise.

She said that all the corps members had been posted to different parts of the state for their primary assignment.

Adama further said that the orientation course was designed to equip them with essential skills, knowledge, and values necessary for a successful service year.

Adama also advised them to adhere to the NYSC by-laws, adding that any infringement might attract sanctions, which could impact negatively on their service year.

She charged them to remain committed to acquiring valuable skills that would enhance their employability and entrepreneurial prospects during their post-camp Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development training.

The state NYSC boss urged the corps members to actively engage with their host communities, stakeholders and fellow corps members “to promote cultural exchange, national integration and development”.

 “When travelling, ensure your safety by avoiding night journeys and using approved motor parks,” she said.

Adama expressed profound gratitude to the State Government for its numerous support to the organisation in the state.

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