Abuja: President Bola Tinubu has pledged his administration’s continued support to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, to continue delivering life-impacting projects in the territory.
Tinubu pledged in Abuja on Tuesday, during the inauguration of the newly constructed Collector Road CN-8 (Asuquo Okon Street) and other connected roads in the Dakibiyu District.
The road stretches from Arterial Road N-5 (Obafemi Awolowo Way) in Jabi District to the Arterial Road N-1 (Olushegun Obasanjo Way) in Dakibiyu District.
Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, Tinubu said this administration remains steadfast in its support for the FCT Administration.
He commended Wike’s efforts, “whose sense of urgency in the execution of projects is well known to Nigerians”.
Tinubu said that the capital of this great nation must reflect the strength and dignity of all who call it home.
“We are determined to ensure that development knows no postcode, that governance does not discriminate, and that their geography does not define the dignity of our citizens.
“We will continue to provide the resources, policy backing, and institutional cooperation needed to ensure that projects like this are delivered on time and to the highest standards.
“Our goal is to build a capital that works for everyone.
“So, as we commission this road, let it be a symbol not just of connectivity but of commitment, not just of movement but of momentum,” he said.
He stressed that there was no louder proof of a government’s seriousness than the modernisation of its cities.
He added, “When a city works, when its roads are paved, when its lights are on, and when its traffic flows smoothly, it tells the world that its government is not just present but purposeful.
“Infrastructure, after all, is not just about concrete and steel. It is the most persuasive advertisement of leadership, of order, and vision.
“A modern city inspires confidence, attracts investment, and most importantly, restores the dignity of those who call it home.
“That is why today’s occasion is not just about commissioning a road. It is a grand reassurance that cities must work for their people and that a functioning capital is the foundation upon which a functioning nation is built”.
The president said that for too long, inadequate infrastructure has choked the aspirations of communities in the Dakibiyu District.
He added that the newly constructed roads would breathe life into communities that had long been waiting to be seen and served.
According to him, the dividends of the project are immediate and enduring.
“Communities will flourish, congestion will ease, and most critically, livelihoods will thrive.
“Shops will open, markets will thrive, children will return to school faster, and emergency services will arrive quicker.
“This is what we mean when we speak of Renewed Hope; not lofty rhetoric, but practical impact; not policy for the sake of politics, but policy translated into progress.
“Every road we build, every bridge we complete, every community we connect is a firm step towards a more inclusive, more equitable Nigeria.”
In his remarks, Wike thanked the Tinubu-led Federal Executive Council for approving the project, which began in October 2024.
He explained that the project became necessary due to the terrible state of the road leading to several government institutions in the area.
“I thank you for your continued support, and we continue to solicit more,” he said.
Similarly, the FCT Minister of State, Dr Mariya Mahmoud, noted that Tinubu’s “Renewed Hope Agenda” had continued to bring tangible transformation to the FCT.
Mahmoud described the project as yet another testament to the Tinubu administration’s unwavering commitment to infrastructural development and inclusive urban growth.