Gbajabiamila Lauds FCT Minister Over Landmark Hypercity-Carrefour Deal​

The Chief of Staff to the President, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, has lauded the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, for providing an enabling environment for private businesses to thrive, describing the Minister’s role in facilitating the landmark partnership between Hypercity and Carrefour as commendable.

​Speaking on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during the franchise signing ceremony in Abuja on Tuesday, Gbajabiamila described the collaboration as a “powerful statement of confidence” in the nation’s economy.

​In a specific commendation of the FCT leadership, Gbajabiamila singled out Wike for his “pivotal role” in bringing the deal to fruition.

He characterized the Minister as a “deep thinker” whose business-oriented approach to public administration is yielding tangible results for the nation’s capital.

​According to the Chief of Staff, “this successful collaboration serves as a direct testament to Wike’s ongoing commitment to reshaping the economic and physical landscape of Abuja.”
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​The Chief of Staff emphasized that while the partnership is taking root in Abuja, it signals Nigeria’s broader status as the premier investment destination in Africa.

He noted that the FCT is currently “sowing the seed” for a retail revolution that is expected to spread across the country.

​”Abuja is sowing the seed, but that seed will grow into a tree with many branches in different cities in Nigeria,” Gbajabiamila remarked.

He further suggested that the retail collaboration is already eyeing expansion into Lagos and other major urban centers in the near future.

​The event concluded with a strong message to the global business community.