Since its emergence in 1976 as the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria, the city of Abuja has witnessed different past FCT ministers overseeing the affairs of the capital city.
According to the Nigerian constitution, an FCT minister is to be appointed by the Federal Government to oversee the activities and administration of the region under the aegis of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA).
Here’s a complete list of the former Ministers of FCT from 1976 till date.
Past FCT Ministers (1976 – 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 |
| Muhammed Musa Bello | 2015 – 2023 | APC |
| Nyesom Wike Ezenwo | 2023 – Date | PDAPC |
Current FCT Minister In 2023
The current FCT Minister is Nyesom Wike Ezenwo (CON). Wike was appointed by President Bola Tinubu on August 16, 2023, to administer and steer the ship of the Federal Capital Territory. He works alongside Mariya Mahmoud Bunkure who is the current Minister of State for FCT. Before this position, Nyesom Wike was the previous Governor of Rivers State.
Wike took over from Muhammed Musa Bello who was appointed by President Buhari in 2015 and stayed in office till 2023.
FUN FACT: Of all previous FCT ministers listed above, only Lieutenant General Muhammad Gado Nasko (former military governor of Sokoto State) administered 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.
FAQs About Past FCT Ministers
Here are some commonly asked questions about the previous FCT ministers.
Who is the past Minister of FCT?
Who is the First Minister of FCT?
Final Words
Wrapping up, the Federal Capital Territory has witnessed the administration of over 16 FCT Ministers since its formation in 1976.
And the current FCT Minister is Nyesom Wike Ezenwo, who was appointed in 2023.
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