The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has assured members of the diplomatic community in Abuja of continued efforts by the government to provide a secure and enabling environment for their operations.

Wike gave the assurance on Wednesday at the European Union Complex in Abuja during the Saint Patrick’s Day reception and the official opening of the new Embassy of Ireland.

The minister said the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is committed to transforming Abuja into a modern capital city comparable to others around the world.

He noted that improvements in security and infrastructure had already been recorded and pledged that the government would sustain and build on the progress.

“We will continue to provide an enabling environment for you to carry out your duties, especially in terms of security. You will attest that things have improved in Abuja since this administration came on board, and we will keep improving every day,” Wike said.

The event was attended by Ireland’s Minister of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation, Jack Chambers, the Irish Ambassador to Nigeria, Peter Ryan, and other diplomats.

Wike also expressed readiness to strengthen partnerships with foreign missions to deepen bilateral relations between Nigeria and their respective countries.

While congratulating the Irish government on the opening of its new embassy, the minister hinted at a possible visit to Ireland, noting his ties with Nigeria’s ambassador-designate to the country, OCJ Okocha.

The FCT minister further urged embassies to develop lands allocated to them in Abuja, warning that undeveloped plots could be encroached upon by land grabbers.

He said the FCT Administration had taken steps to reclaim such lands and had invited affected embassies to take possession and commence development.

Wike maintained that the administration would continue to enforce the law to protect government allocations and ensure orderly development within the capital city.