\n\n
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has urged professional associations and their leaders to focus more on development, reforms, and infrastructure projects rather than constant criticism of government policies. Wike made the remarks on Tuesday in Abuja while hosting delegates of the Body of Benchers led by its Chairman, Albert Akpomudje, during a courtesy visit to his residence in Life Camp. 
According to the former Rivers State governor, leadership should be measured by tangible achievements and legacy projects delivered during a leader’s tenure, not by frequent media attacks on government. He questioned what value professional leaders add to their institutions if their public engagement is limited to criticism alone. Wike praised the leadership of the Body of Benchers for seeking practical improvements that would benefit the legal profession and expand infrastructure within the institution. 
Wike disclosed that several infrastructure projects linked to the Body of Benchers were nearing completion, including the annex building expected to be delivered in June. He also revealed that the road project around the Nigerian Law School and EFCC Academy corridor was about 98 per cent completed. In addition, the minister approved a fresh request for the construction of an extra access road leading to the annex facility and directed officials of the FCT Administration to integrate the project into ongoing development works. 
The minister’s comments come amid his broader push for infrastructure expansion across Abuja and satellite communities under the Tinubu administration. Wike has repeatedly stated that development should extend beyond Abuja’s city centre to rural and satellite towns through road construction, water projects, school rehabilitation, and healthcare upgrades aimed at improving living conditions across the Federal Capital Territory. 
