Tinubu Insists Administration Uplifting Nigerians’ Lives

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ABUJA – President Bola Tinubu has said that the road projects and other infrastructural developments being undertaken by his admin­istration are a clear testament to his promise to resolve urban congestion and uplift the living standards of Nigerians.

President Tinubu said this while commissioning the newly rehabilitated and expanded roads from the Karu Interchange to the Customs Clinic Junction, including other vital adjoining roads. ­

The commissioning is coming one week after he inaugurated the Karu sat­ellite town water supply project also in Karu.

The president, who was represented at the com­missioning by his deputy, Vice President Kashim Shettima, explained that by expanding and reha­bilitating the roads, his administration is not just laying asphalt but injecting life back into the nation’s local economy.

He noted that when he assumed office in 2023, his administration “rec­ognised that true develop­ment must reach where the people actually live, work, and commute.

“Indeed, this project stands as a clear testament to our promise to resolve urban congestion and up­lift the living standards of our people. It is a direct product of our Renewed Hope Agenda in action,” he stated.

Tinubu observed that for years, the Karu corridor, which serves as a critical gateway between the FCT and neighbouring states, grappled with severe traffic congestion that drained the productivity and energy of residents.

He, however, noted that the newly constructed and rehabilitated roads have dramatically cut down “daily travel times, elimi­nates frustrating gridlocks, and ensures that business­es in this densely populated area can thrive under the right conditions.

“A premium road net­work must also prioritise the safety of its users both day and night. To ensure maximum security along this corridor, the Federal Capital Territory Admin­istration has installed mod­ern solar-powered street­lights along the entire road network, illuminating dark stretches, drastically reducing nighttime crime, and improving visibility for motorists,” he added.

The president attributed the rapid physical trans­formation across Abuja to “the dogged, relentless and focused supervision” of the Minister of FCT, Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, noting the aggressive implementation of his administration’s ur­ban renewal master plan is visible for all to see.

“I sincerely commend the minister and his team. By prioritising high-densi­ty, strategic satellite nodes like Karu alongside the city center, the FCT Adminis­tration is validating our governance philosophy: that the wealth of this ter­ritory must yield practical, everyday comfort for all so­cio-economic classes.

“I also commend the con­tractor Abdul-Val Nigeria Limited for quality work and timely delivery. They have demonstrated that Nigerian firms can match international benchmarks for quality, structural in­tegrity, and project man­agement,” he added.

The Nigerian leader charged traditional rul­ers, market women, youth leaders, and the entire Karu residents to protect the roads from vandalism, indiscriminate roadside dumping that clogs drain­age systems, and ensure the roads serve as a secure foundation for their “com­merce, safety, and long-term community pride.”

Earlier, the FCT minis­ter said the support given to the administration of the FCT by Mr. President is unprecedented and a demonstration of his com­mitment to the wellbeing and welfare of the people.

Wike noted that resi­dents of the territory and environs are overwhelmed with the developmental strides in the FCT and as­sured them that the mo­mentum will be sustained.

The minister commend­ed the steadfastness and commitment of the con­tractor that handled the infrastructure project in Karu and environs, par­ticularly in aligning with the agenda of the Federal Government to transform the state of infrastructure across the country.

On her part, the FCT Head of Service, Mrs. Nancy, on behalf of the management, staff and residents of the territory, thanked President Tinubu for his unwavering com­mitment to national devel­opment and infrastructur­al renewal.

Presenting the project overview, the Coordina­tor of the Satellite Towns Development Department (STDD) FCT, Hon. Zulkiflu Abdulkadir, said improv­ing the state of infrastruc­ture in the satellite towns and area councils as well as uplifting the lives and live­lihoods of the residents is critical to the development of the FCT.

He said the project which comprises the installation of solar-powered street lights, construction of drainages and walkways, will significantly improve economic and social activ­ities in Karu town which is the most populated satellite town in the FCT.