October 27, 2025 | Abuja — The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has arrived in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to participate in the 2025 Asia Pacific Cities Summit (APCS) and Mayors’ Forum, a global platform for city leaders and policymakers.
His arrival was confirmed in a statement released on Monday by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka.
According to the statement, Wike was received at the airport by the Consul General of Nigeria in Dubai, Zayyanu Ibrahim, alongside senior officials of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) who had arrived earlier.
While in Dubai, the FCT Minister is expected to lead a high-level discussion panel on urban development, governance, and infrastructure transformation, where he will highlight Abuja’s progress and field questions about the city’s growth strategy. Wike will also engage with other mayors and city leaders from across the world to explore collaborative solutions for sustainable urban development.
Organised by the Brisbane City Council, Australia, the Asia Pacific Cities Summit is renowned as one of the world’s leading gatherings of mayors, urban planners, business executives, and innovators. This year’s edition, themed “Collaborate, Inspire, Transform,” focuses on building smarter, more connected, and future-ready cities.
The sub-theme, “Centres of Connection,” spotlights the importance of transportation networks and integrated systems in enhancing city resilience and quality of life.
The 2025 APCS aims to strengthen global partnerships, promote trade and investment opportunities, and advance sustainable urban policies across the Asia Pacific, Middle East, Africa, and South Asia regions.
Wike’s participation underscores Nigeria’s growing engagement in international city development dialogues and its commitment to positioning Abuja as a model for smart and inclusive urban governance.
