Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani has reacted to the announcement of ultimatum to beggars by Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike.
Wike made this announcement during the official launch of the construction of an access road from Ring 1 by N16 to the Judges’ quarters and other roads within the Katampe District of Abuja on Tuesday.
The former Rivers Governor stated that enforcement agents will start apprehending beggars from Monday.
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He said, “Let me state clearly that we have declared war; Abuja is turning into a beggar city.
“If you know you have a sister or brother who is a beggar, please, from next week, we’ll carry them. We’ll take them out. It is embarrassing that people will come in and the first thing they’ll see are just beggars on the road.
“Sometimes, they may be criminals pretending to be beggars. We will not allow that. So, I’m giving you a public holiday from now until Sunday. From Monday, we will pack them out.”
Wike stated that this initiative is part of the administration’s strategy to enhance Abuja’s image and enable the city to compete effectively with other major cities around the globe.
He added, “Let everybody know that we owe a duty to make sure Abuja competes favourably with cities of the world. We can replicate what we see overseas here, and as far as road infrastructure is concerned in Abuja, we are not going to compromise; we will use the best contractors.
“A lot of people have said that we are concentrating on Abuja; that is not correct. As I speak to you, tomorrow, Thursday, we’ll be at the area councils. On Monday, we’ll be in Kuje, Gwagwalanda, and Kwali.
“This December, we’re commissioning six roads that will total about 65 kilometres in the area councils. The attention we give to the city is the attention we give to the area councils.
“But of course, it is the city that will tell you how the place will be. If the city does not look good, you can imagine what will happen in the rural areas.”
Sani took to popular social media platform X to react to Wike’s ultimatum to beggars in Abuja.
He wrote: @ShehuSani Chasing out Beggars from Abuja is like hiding our sickness instead of curing it Or hiding our laundry instead of cleaning it.The Abuja beggars don’t tarnish our image,they represent our hidden images that we don’t want the world to see.
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