President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Nigerians that his administration will not relent in its efforts to develop the Federal Capital Territory and the country at large.
The President called on citizens to partner with his government in building a more prosperous Nigeria, stressing that every city should feel the impact of his administration.
Tinubu made the remarks during the commissioning of the Old Keffi Road, stretching from Kado Fish Market to Deidei, as part of activities marking his third year in office. He was represented at the event by Senate President Godswill Akpabio.
According to the President, the newly commissioned road will significantly improve commercial activities and ease movement within the affected communities.
“This road is more than a carriage way but an economic artery by linking Kado, Saburi, Gwagwa, Idu, Karmo, and Deidei directly to the outer Northern expressway.
“We have cut travel time, we have cut the cost for residents, goods would now move faster, markets would breathe, and workers would get to their destinations and their jobs with less stress. And I dare say that prosperity will increase for the people of this environment.”
Tinubu also commended the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, for the Abuja Light Up initiative, describing it as a clear example of democracy delivering tangible benefits to citizens.
“Through your light up Abuja initiative, we have integrated street lights here so movement at night is safer and commerce at night can extend beyond sunset. That is what the dividends of democracy looks like, government shows love where the citizens live and citizens show love to applaud government and expect more from government.”
The President urged residents and traditional rulers in the affected communities to protect the newly completed infrastructure by preventing vandalism and maintaining public facilities.
“To the residents and traditional rulers of these communities, this infrastructure belongs to you, guard it jealously, do not vandalize the street lights, do not block the drainage with refuse, report any damage early for easier rehabilitation.
“The road maintained by its community lasts for a generation, the road abused by its community dies early and the choice is ours.”
Reaffirming his administration’s commitment to infrastructure development, Tinubu said work across the FCT would continue without pause.
“Ladies and gentle men, we are not slowing down across the FCT, from the centre to the area councils, we are building inclusion, for safety, and for growth. Every district deserves access, every citizen deserves to feel the impact of my administration wherever you live.
“Let’s us join hands for good, let us join hands for development, and together we can build a Nigeria of our dreams. With gratitude to God almighty, it’s now my singular honour and privilege to officially commission the rehabilitated old Keffi road, from Kado village to Deidei junction by the Outer Northern expressway for commerce, mobility, security, and for the continued progress of the FCT and by implication Nigeria.”
