The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) of Nigeria, Nyesom Wike, has said that starting January 2025, the FCT Administration will not allow unregistered vehicles in the capital.
He also stated that all commercial buses operating in the capital would be registered by the Nigeria Police Force(NPF) and the Department of State Services (DSS).
Wike made these remarks on Thursday during the FCT Renewed Hope Youth Empowerment Programme in Abuja, where he provided new cars to beneficiaries to use as taxis.
“They are not paying a dime. No. The government is saying this is our support to feed your family and reduce the cost of transportation in the city.
“Abuja should compete with other cities in the world,” the minister said.
He urged the beneficiaries not to feel embarrassed about being trained to become taxi drivers, noting that many Nigerians who dismiss driving jobs locally are eager to take them …