From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja
President Bola Tinubu says his administration is changing the story of infrastructure development in Nigeria through the execution of tangible projects across the country.
Tinubu stated this on Wednesday at the commissioning of the dualised and upgraded Ushafa to War College/Army CheckPoint roads and other ancillary roads in Bwari Area Council of the FCT.
He restated his administration’s resolve to build a Nigeria where every community is connected, every business thrives, and every citizen enjoys a life of dignity and opportunity.
Tinubu, represented by the Vice
President Kashim Shettima, said the inauguration of infrastructure projects across the country by his administration is an expression of commitment to inclusive growth and sustainable development.
“We have transformed a path of frustration into a corridor of opportunity.
“These dualised and upgraded roads will not only ease traffic congestion, they will breathe new life into economic activities. They will also improve access to education and healthcare, uplift the overall quality of life for the good people of Ushafa, Bwari, and the neighbouring communities,” he said.
While enumerating the significance of the road projects, the President said they are a tangible expression of his administration’s commitment to inclusive growth and sustainable development.
“There is something even more remarkable to celebrate today: this entire project was awarded to an indigenous contractor. That decision was deliberate. It was born out of our belief in the competence, resilience, and ingenuity of Nigerian professionals and businesses.
“We are not just building roads. We are building capacity. We are creating jobs. We are fostering a sense of ownership and pride within our communities. Above all, we are demonstrating unequivocally that, given the right support and enabling environment, Nigerian contractors can deliver infrastructure that rivals the best in the world,” he stated.
The Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike said the ongoing commissioning of projects in the FCT is a demonstration of the President’s love and care for the inhabitants of the satellite towns. He emphasized that the development of road infrastructure in these areas is crucial for unlocking economic opportunities and enhancing the overall quality of life for the local communities.
The Minister also expressed his satisfaction with the performance and capability of the contractor responsible for the project. He noted that the entire project journey, from inception to completion, demonstrates a strong commitment to supporting local contractors and fostering their growth and development.
Minister of State, FCT, Mariya Mahmoud, thanked President Tinubu and Shettima for the leadership that has seen the transformation of the satellite towns in the FCT into settlements with modern infrastructure.
She said the projects will not only improve the livelihoods of the people but will rewrite the history of the territory and reposition the area for genuine growth and development.
Coordinator, Satellite Town Development Department (STDD), Abdulkadir Zulkiflu, thanked Tinubu’s administration for the deliberate and coordinated execution of infrastructure projects in the territory, noting that the people of the satellite towns in the FCT appreciate the gesture and remain solidly in support of his administration.
The project comprises the dualised and upgraded 16.4 km Ushafa to War College/Army checkpoint roads and other ancillary roads in the Bwari Area Council.
Also present at the event were the Chairman, Senate Committee on FCT Area Councils and Ancillary Matters, Sen. David Jimkuta and some other members of the National Assembly; Chief of Staff to the President (Office of the Vice President), Sen. Ibrahim Hassan Hadejia; former governors of Abia, Okezie Ikpeazu; Benue, Samuel Ortom; Enugu, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi; former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Chibudom Nwuche; Sen. George Sekibo; Sen. Philip Aduda, and Sen. Mao Ohuabunwa, among others.