The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has arrived in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to participate in the 2025 Asia Pacific Cities Summit and Mayors’ Forum.
According to a statement released on Monday by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, Wike was received on arrival by Nigeria’s Consul General in Dubai, Zayyanu Ibrahim, alongside officials of the Federal Capital Territory Administration who were already in the country.
The summit, which is being hosted in Dubai this week, brings together mayors, city leaders, business executives, and young professionals from across the world to explore opportunities for collaboration and sustainable urban development.
Wike is expected to lead a discussion panel on Tuesday, where he will respond to questions about the Federal Capital Territory and engage with other city leaders on issues of governance, infrastructure, and development.
Speaking on the importance of the event, Olayinka noted that the Minister’s participation underscores Nigeria’s commitment to positioning Abuja as a model for smart and sustainable cities in Africa.
“The FCT Minister will use the opportunity to share Abuja’s development strides and explore partnerships that can enhance infrastructure and urban planning,” Olayinka said.
The 2025 edition of the Asia Pacific Cities Summit an initiative of the Brisbane City Council in Australia, is themed “Collaborate, Inspire, Transform.” The forum focuses on promoting trade, investment, and city innovation across the Asia Pacific, Middle East, Africa, and South Asia.
Sub-themes for this year’s event include “Centres of Connection,” which highlights the importance of transportation networks and other strategies for improving urban sustainability and quality of life.
