Gbajabiamila hails Wike for securing 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 his instrumental role in facilitating the
The Chief of Staff to the President, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila has lauded the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, for his instrumental role in facilitating the landmark partnership between Hypercity and Carrefour.
Speaking on behalf of President Bola 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.
While commending 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.
He emphasized that while the partnership is taking root in Abuja, it signals Nigeria's broader status as the premier investment destination in Africa.
The Chief of Staff 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 centres in the near future.
The event concluded with a strong message to the global business community.
Highlighting the stability and potential of the Nigerian market under the current administration, the Chief of Staff urged international investors to view Nigeria not merely as a market, but as a stable "home for long-term partnership.”
