FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, speaking to journalists in his office on Wednesday, has declared the Park and Pay scheme operating in Abuja illegal.
This was during a media briefing with some selected journalists os part of events organized to commemorate his first year in office.
The minister revealed that the scheme, which had been functioning under the guise of legality, was siphoning government funds through questionable arrangements with private consultants.
According to the Minister, the consultants were taking 80% of the revenue, leaving only 20% for the FCT administration.”
Expressing his surprise and dissatisfaction, Wike clarified that he was previously unaware of such an arrangement and immediately took steps to address the issue.
He firmly declared the scheme illegal and assured that the operation would be dismantled promptly.
“This is a clear misuse of government resources, and it will not be tolerated. If it hadn’t been brought to my attention, this would have continued unchecked,” the Minister concluded.
Park & Pay In Abuja Is Illegal; Wike Disbands It.
