During a recent address, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, issued a stern warning regarding the increasing number of beggars on the streets of Abuja. He stated, “If you know you have a sister or brother who is a beggar on the road, from next week, we will carry them, we will take them out.”
This declaration comes as part of Wike’s broader efforts to restore order and cleanliness in the capital city. The Minister has been vocal about his plans to revamp Abuja’s public spaces, tackling issues like street hawking, illegal structures, and now, the growing concern over street begging.
The statement has sparked conversations around poverty alleviation, social welfare, and the potential measures the government will take to address the underlying causes of begging in the capital city.
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Wike’s remarks suggest an imminent clampdown on those who continue to solicit on the streets, signaling that the government is preparing to enforce stricter measures to curb the practice.
This initiative, though aimed at cleaning up the city’s image, raises questions about the fate of the affected individuals and the support systems in place for vulnerable populations in Abuja.
