President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has stated that the Renewed Hope Agenda of his administration is changing the narrative of infrastructure development in Nigeria through the execution of tangible projects nationwide.
The President made the statement during the commissioning of the dualised and upgraded Ushafa to War College/Army Checkpoint roads, along with other ancillary roads in the Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
Represented by the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, President Tinubu reiterated his administration’s resolve to build a Nigeria where every community is connected, every business thrives, and every citizen enjoys dignity and opportunity.
He noted that the recent wave of infrastructure project inaugurations is a demonstration of his administration’s 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, improve access to education and healthcare, and uplift the overall quality of life for the good people of Ushafa, Bwari, and the neighbouring communities,” he said.
Highlighting the significance of the road projects, President Tinubu said they reflect his administration’s dedication to fostering national progress through deliberate local engagement.
“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. And 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 added.
Minister of the FCT, Mr Nyesom Wike, described the ongoing commissioning of projects in the FCT as unprecedented, noting it demonstrates the President’s commitment to the people of the satellite towns.
He said the development of road infrastructure in these areas is essential to opening up economic opportunities and enhancing the living standards of residents.
Mr Wike praised the contractor’s conduct and performance, adding that the project’s successful completion reflects the administration’s confidence in indigenous firms.
Also speaking, the Minister of State for the FCT, Dr Mariya Mahmoud, commended the leadership of President Tinubu and Vice President Shettima, stating that their efforts have transformed FCT’s satellite towns with modern infrastructure.
“These 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,” she said.
In his remarks, the Coordinator of the Satellite Town Development Department (STDD), Hon Abdulkadir Zulkiflu, thanked President Tinubu for the coordinated execution of development projects in the FCT.
He said the residents of the satellite towns remain supportive of the administration’s developmental agenda.
The project includes the 16.4 km dualised and upgraded Ushafa to War College/Army checkpoint roads, along with connecting roads within the Bwari Area Council.
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