The FCT Minister is appointed by the Federal Government to properly manage and administer Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
Abuja became the official seat of government on December 12, 1991, under the leadership of General Ibrahim Babangida.
During this time, the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) was also set up as the organization responsible for the management of the territory. And to lead the organization, a Minister is usually appointed by the President.
In this post, you’ll learn all you need to know about the FCT Minister.
Current FCT Minister In 2025
The current minister of the Federal Capital Territory in 2025 is Nyesom Wike. Ezenwo Nyesom Wike (CON) is a Nigerian lawyer, politician, and the current FCT Minister of the Federal Capital Territory.
Date Period: 21 August 2023 – Date
On 27 July 2023, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu nominated Nyesom Ezenwo Wike alongside twenty-seven (27) others as Federal Ministers of Nigeria. After his screening and approval by the Nigerian Senate, Nyesom Wike was appointed by President Bola Tinubu as the new FCT Minister on 16 August 2023.
Wike took over from Muhammed Musa Bello (his predecessor) and works alongside Mariya Mahmoud Bunkure who is the Minister of State for FCT.
He was appointed by President Bola Tinubu on August 16, 2023, to steer the ship of the Federal Capital Territory. Prior to this position, Nyesom Wike was the immediate past Governor of Rivers State.
Personal Life
Ezenwo Nyesom Wike was born on 13th December 1967 as a son to Reverend Nlemanya Wike. He is a native of the Ikwerre tribe and hails from Rumuepirikom in Obio-Akpor Local Government Area, Rivers State.
Wike is married to Eberechi Suzzette Obuzor Wike, and they are blessed with three children — Jazmyne, Joaquin, and Jordan. His wife hails from Ahoada West Local Government Area of Rivers State and is a judge of the Rivers State High Court of Justice. She also studied Law at the Rivers State University of Science and Technology and was classmates with Nyesom Wike. Their love story began while in the University and they kicked off a romantic relationship.
Nyesom Wike is a member of the Peoples Democratic Party. His Zodiac sign is Sagittarius.
In October 2022, he was conferred with the national honour of the Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON).
FCT Minister Address & Phone Number
Here’s the office address, contact email, and phone number of the current FCT minister.
Address: Plot 1, Kapital Street, Area 11, Garki, FCT Abuja Email: [email protected] Phone: +2348099936312, +2347080631500
List of Former FCT Ministers (1976 – Date)
Since its emergence in 1976, the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria has been led by government-appointed Ministers to oversee the administration of the region.
Here’s a complete list of the former Ministers of FCT from 1976 till date.
| Name | Period | Party |
| Mobolaji Ajose-Adeogun | 1976 – 1979 | – |
| John Jatau Kadiya | 1979 – 1982 | NPN |
| Iro Abubakar Dan Musa | 1982 – 1983 | NPN |
| Haliru Dantoro | 1983 – 1983 | – |
| Mamman Jiya Vatsa | 1984 – 1985 | – |
| Hamza Abdullahi | 1986 – 1989 | – |
| Gado Nasko | 1989 – 1993 | – |
| Jeremiah Timbut Useni | 1993 – 1998 | – |
| Mamman Kontagora | 1998 – 1999 | – |
| Ibrahim Bunu | 1999 – 2001 | PDP |
| Mohammed Abba Gana | 8 February 2001 – 17 July 2003 | PDP |
| Nasir Ahmad el-Rufai | 17 July 2003 – 27 July 2007 | PDP |
| Aliyu Modibbo Umar | 27 July 2007 – 29 October 2008 | PDP |
| Muhammadu Adamu Aliero | 17 December 2008 – 8 April 2010 | PDP |
| Bala Mohammed | 8 April 2010 – 29 May 2015 | PDP |
| Mohammed Musa Bello | 2015 – 2023 | APC |
| Nyesom Ezenwo Wike | 2023 – Date | PDP |
FUN FACT: Among all FCT ministers listed above, it was only Lieutenant General Muhammad Gado Nasko (former military governor of Sokoto State) that “ruled” as the minister in Lagos and Abuja. This was because he served during the year (1991) when the seat of government was permanently relocated from Lagos to Abuja.
Final Words
In conclusion, the Federal Capital Territory has witnessed the administration of 16 FCT Ministers since its creation in 1976. And the current FCT Minister in 2023 is Mallam Mohammed Musa Bello, who was appointed in 2015.
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