The Mandate Secretary of the Education Secretariat at the Federal Capital Territory Administration, Danlami Hayyo, has announced that the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, is projected to complete about 60 to 70 per cent of public secondary school renovation works across the territory by the first quarter of 2026.

Hayyo made this known on Monday in Abuja while speaking with journalists shortly after returning to office following a three-week suspension.

He expressed appreciation to the minister for his reinstatement and reaffirmed his full commitment and loyalty to Wike in driving the administration’s agenda for the education sector.

According to him, over 100 public secondary schools have already undergone complete renovation under the ongoing rehabilitation and upgrade initiative, while work on several other schools is either in progress or close to completion.

“We expect that by the first quarter of 2026, about 60 to 70 per cent of the school renovation projects will be completed and ready for inauguration by the minister.

“This is a laudable achievement because there has never been a regime in the FCT where schools have witnessed this level of massive transformation.

“I do not think there is any other state that can compete with the FCT in terms of infrastructural and physical facilities in schools,” he said.

Providing clarity on the incident that led to his suspension, Hayyo explained that it was triggered by an unauthorised circular issued by a director instructing schools to close early over purported security threats.

He stated that directors lack the authority to issue or distribute such directives without clearance from either the mandate secretary or the FCT minister.

Hayyo thanked Wike for his understanding and decision to reinstate him, while also highlighting the need for improved capacity development among senior officials, especially directors within the education secretariat.

“As I resume duty, one of my first priorities is refresher training. We must ensure that newly appointed directors, as well as existing ones, undergo structured training.

“They must understand their mandates, how to carry out their duties, and when to consult their superior officers,” Hayyo said.

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Hayyo was suspended on November 25 following the circulation of a directive ordering early school closure due to alleged security concerns.

He was reinstated on December 17 by the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike.