The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and Vice President Kashim Shettima have both commenced their respective leave periods, with the two leaders taking different approaches to their breaks from official duties.
Wike proceeded on leave after spending more than 30 days commissioning completed projects, flagging off new ones and inspecting ongoing projects across the FCT.
His media aide, Lere Olayinka, confirmed the development on Monday while sharing photographs of Wike relaxing during his vacation. However, he did not disclose the location where the FCT minister is spending his holiday.
Olayinka said Wike had commissioned several projects as part of activities marking President Bola Tinubu’s third anniversary in office. He added that additional projects are expected to be commissioned in December and January.
Sharing the photographs, Olayinka wrote, “Holiday time for Nyerisi.”
He added that Wike is “somewhere in the world, relaxing” after his extensive schedule of project commissioning, flag-offs and inspections in the capital.
Meanwhile, Shettima has also commenced a two-week leave, with the Vice President spending part of his break reading and reflecting.
Photographs shared on Monday by his aide showed Shettima studying books during his period away from official duties.
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications in the Office of the Vice President, Stanley Nkwocha, described the leave as an opportunity for the Vice President to “read, reflect, and learn.”
Nkwocha explained that Shettima traditionally uses his leave period to study and reflect, noting that stepping away from the demands of daily responsibilities provides an opportunity to consider ideas more carefully and return to work with renewed clarity.
He said the Vice President’s reading period would also help deepen the knowledge required for his continued service to the country.
“Leadership is sustained by the willingness to keep learning,” Nkwocha said, adding that greater responsibility makes continuous learning even more necessary.
