Abuja (Nigeria): The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has flagged off the construction of the Transit Way (N2) road, linking Wuse Zone 3 to the Central Area, with assurances of more projects across the territory.
Speaking during the ceremony on Friday, the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, stated that road infrastructure remains the backbone of every modern city, essential for investments and accelerating growth.
Wike stated that the N2 road project was one of the significant infrastructure initiatives slated for President Bola Tinubu’s third anniversary.
He said that the FCTA is positioning Abuja as a model modern city through roads, schools, health facilities and investor-friendly initiatives.
“There is no development in any city without a good network of roads.
“When all the cities are linked with good roads, then you can talk about development. Road infrastructure attracts investment.”
Wike stated that Abuja has already captured the attention of international investors, citing a Dubai-based company that has committed to replicating the Dubai City Walk project in the FCT.
He explained that the N2 corridor, which two strategic bridges would support, evolved from a citizen-led initiative around the TY Danjuma Foundation.
He said that the FCTA took over and expanded the scope to connect the Central Area with the Wuse District.
The Minister assured strict supervision of contractors handling government projects.
He announced plans to rehabilitate at least 40 additional schools across the FCT, complementing 70 ongoing school projects, out of which about 45 have already been completed.
He added that attention would soon shift to healthcare facilities, stressing the urgency of timely project delivery.
“Time waits for nobody. If you don’t know how to meet up, go and ask those who know how to beat up with the speed I work with,” Wike warned.
He urged top officials to keep their phones on at all times for effective coordination and communication.
The Minister noted that the project’s Inauguration activities would run until late October, after which more projects vital to the economy and the city’s landscape would be unveiled from November.
Also speaking, the Minister of State for FCT, Dr Mariya Mahmoud, described the project as a milestone in strengthening connectivity, easing traffic congestion and promoting seamless movement within Abuja City centre.
She noted that the N2 Transit Way is another demonstration of the Renewed Hope Agenda translating into visible dividends for residents.
Mahmoud further applauded the National Assembly for their consistent support through collaboration and legislative backing.
“Your role in ensuring that the FCT receives the needed budgetary attention and oversight is highly commendable, and today, we are witnessing the fruits of such partnership,” she stated.