President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has defended his administration’s decision to remove the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) from the Treasury Single Account (TSA), stating that the policy has accelerated project delivery and transformed infrastructure development across Abuja.
The President made the remarks during the commissioning of a new Office Annex for the Body of Benchers and 10 units of four-bedroom staff quarters at the Nigerian Law School in Bwari, Abuja. He was represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume.
According to President Tinubu, the decision provided the FCTA with greater financial flexibility, liquidity, and operational efficiency, enabling it to engage financial institutions more effectively and execute critical projects without bureaucratic delays.
He noted that although the move attracted criticism at the time, the visible transformation across the Federal Capital Territory has demonstrated the effectiveness of the policy.
The President commended the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, for driving infrastructure development and institutional reforms, including resolving the Nigerian Law School’s long-standing land title issues through the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.
Tinubu also dismissed claims that the provision of infrastructure for the judiciary amounted to executive interference, insisting that supporting judicial institutions with necessary facilities is a constitutional responsibility of government.
He described the new Body of Benchers complex as a symbol of the administration’s commitment to the rule of law, institutional independence, and democratic governance.
Speaking on developments at the Nigerian Law School, the President stressed that quality infrastructure is essential for producing competent legal professionals and strengthening the country’s justice system.
He revealed that the Federal Government is funding additional projects at the institution, including a new auditorium, student hostels, and the digitisation of academic and administrative operations.
The President added that similar interventions are being implemented across the justice sector, including the construction of court facilities and residential quarters for judicial officers, as part of broader efforts to strengthen the administration of justice in Nigeria.
