President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said social life is gradually returning to Abuja while criminal hideouts are disappearing, attributing the development to improved governance, security and infrastructure delivery in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
The President made the remarks on Friday during the commissioning of the Collector Road CN2 linking Arterial Road N16 and Arterial Road N20 in Katampe District. He was represented at the event by Vice President Kashim Shettima.
Tinubu said the newly commissioned road would ease transportation challenges, improve connectivity between Katampe and Mabushi districts, and reduce travel time for residents and businesses.
According to him, the project reflects the objectives of the Renewed Hope Agenda and demonstrates the Federal Government’s commitment to improving infrastructure and quality of life for Nigerians.
The President also highlighted the installation of solar-powered streetlights along the corridor, noting that the development has improved safety and enhanced economic and social activities in the area.
He commended the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, for what he described as outstanding performance in executing infrastructure projects across Abuja.
Tinubu said the minister had justified the confidence placed in him to transform the nation’s capital through the delivery of roads, water projects, judicial quarters and other critical infrastructure.
The President urged residents to support ongoing development efforts by paying taxes and ground rents, while also protecting public infrastructure from vandalism and misuse.
Earlier, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike described infrastructure as the backbone of development and called on residents to continue fulfilling their civic responsibilities to sustain the pace of growth in the territory.
Also speaking, Minister of State for the FCT, Mariya Mahmoud Bunkure, described the project as another milestone in the administration’s efforts to modernise Abuja and improve living conditions for residents.
