President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has described the North Central region as a key part of his administration, saying the Federal Government is carrying out 61 road projects across the six states in the zone.
Tinubu made the statement while inaugurating the rehabilitation of the Babban-Lamba-Sharam Phase II Road in Kanke Local Government Area of Plateau State. He was represented at the event by the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda.
According to the President, five road projects have already been completed, while 25 major road projects and 31 emergency road projects are still under construction across the North Central region.
Tinubu said the zone had “never previously benefited from federal infrastructure initiatives of this magnitude.”
He explained that the ongoing road projects are designed to connect all parts of the country, including the North-West, North-East, North Central, South-South, South-East and South-West.
“Every region of Nigeria is linked through these four major legacy projects of this administration. This has never been done before. It represents the largest road infrastructure programme in the history of our country.”
The President also said his administration’s economic reforms are producing encouraging results.
“Our economic reforms are also improving governance. The economic indicators continue to show positive trends. Our GDP is improving, our foreign reserves are stronger, and key indicators across the economy are moving in the right direction. Nigeria’s investment outlook has improved significantly.”
He added that increased government revenue has allowed many state governments to fund projects without depending heavily on loans or bonds.
Speaking at the event, the Minister of Works, David Umahi, said the APC has reason to be confident in Plateau State and the wider North Central region, noting that the area is benefiting from the largest road infrastructure programme under President Tinubu’s administration.
