FCT to collaborate with Italy on sustainable urban planning, travel, and farming

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Administration will collaborate with the Republic of Italy on sustainable urban tourism and agricultural development, according to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike.

When Mr. Stefano Leo, the Italian ambassador to Nigeria, paid Wike a visit in his office in Abuja on Friday, Wike made this statement.

He promised to personally meet with the ambassador to go over potential areas of cooperation between the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Republic of Italy.

The minister specifically mentioned tourism and agricultural development as two areas of emphasis, along with making Abuja a sustainable metropolis.

“You know very well that Abuja has a very good landscape for agriculture and tourism development,” he stated.

The minister clarified that the purpose of publishing the names of embassies and commissions that are in arrears on ground rent was to increase internal generated revenue (IGR), not to target specific individuals.

He claims that the IGR will be used for municipal development.

He gave the ambassador his word that the FCT Administration will provide a welcoming climate for embassies, commissions, and corporations to operate in.

Leo had earlier claimed to be in the minister’s office to congratulate and wish him luck in his new position.

He reflected on his travel to Rivers in 2022 and expressed hope that the minister will perform better than he did when serving as governor there.

“Now that you’re in Abuja, our excellent partnership can continue. I’ll be happy to have you stay with us at the Embassy, he replied.

He asserted that Italy was a world leader in tourism and that it had ambitious ambitions to promote green city planning and sustainable urban development.

The Ambassador said, “It will be a pleasure to follow your suggestions to deepen cooperation with you.