President Bola Tinubu has praised the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, for what he described as the minister’s impressive performance in driving infrastructure development across Abuja.
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The President gave the commendation during the inauguration of Collector Road CN2, also known as Emmanuel Okanla Boulevard, and other road projects in the Katampe District of the FCT, on Friday.
The President gave the commendation during the inauguration of Collector Road CN2, also known as Emmanuel Okanla Boulevard, and other road projects in the Katampe District of the FCT, on Friday.
Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima said Wike had lived up to expectations since he was appointed to oversee the administration of the nation’s capital.
“When I gave him the assignment to make Abuja a true capital city, I knew his track records. Wike, you have not disappointed Mr President.
“From transforming abandoned roads into new boulevards, to delivering water projects and judicial quarters, you work day and night. You do not give excuses; you give results. The people of the FCT call you ‘Mr Project’ for a reason,” the president said.
The President’s remarks came as the FCT Administration continued its ongoing project commissioning exercise, which has seen the inauguration of several infrastructure projects across the territory.
Tinubu described the newly completed road as evidence of his administration’s commitment to translating governance into visible development projects that directly impact citizens.
He also highlighted the installation of solar-powered street lights on major roads in the capital, saying the initiative had improved security and revived economic and social activities at night.
“We have installed solar street lights, and today Katampe is bright at night. Abuja’s city life is coming back, and criminal hideouts are disappearing. This is exactly what good governance delivers: security, mobility and dignity,” Tinubu said.
He added that the road project symbolised hope and demonstrated that the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda was yielding concrete results for Nigerians.
Speaking at the event, Wike explained that the Katampe road project was conceived after the completion of adjoining road infrastructure revealed a missing link in the district’s transportation network.
“Last year, when Mr President commissioned the Gishiri road and the bridge linking Maitama, this road did not even exist. We identified the missing link and immediately moved to address it because infrastructure must be holistic,” he said.
According to the minister, the project has already begun attracting investments and stimulating real estate development within the district.
“People say nothing is happening in Nigeria, but when you look around Abuja and see construction sites everywhere, new buildings emerging daily and businesses investing heavily, the evidence speaks for itself,” he said.
Wike maintained that infrastructure remains a critical driver of economic growth and employment, noting that thousands of residents have benefited from projects executed across the FCT.
He also highlighted efforts to extend development to rural and satellite communities, citing the recently completed road project linking Tungan-Madaki communities.
“For the first time, many of these communities are experiencing what government presence truly means. We are connecting people to opportunities, schools, healthcare and economic activities,” he said.
The minister further disclosed that another major project would be inaugurated on Monday with the commissioning of a water supply scheme in Karu aimed at improving access to potable water in satellite towns.
In her vote of thanks, the Minister of State for the FCT, Dr Mariya Mahmoud, said the project aligned with Tinubu’s vision of using infrastructure development to stimulate economic growth, improve social inclusion and enhance living standards.
She commended the President, the National Assembly, Wike, contractors, engineers and community leaders for their contributions to the successful execution of the project.
Earlier, the Acting Executive Secretary of the Federal Capital Development Authority, Richard Dauda, said the project consists of a 3.9-kilometre road network equipped with underground drainage facilities, water and sewer pipelines, telecommunications ducts, solar-powered street lights, pedestrian walkways and green areas.
According to him, the road will improve connectivity between Katampe, Mabushi, Jahi, Maitama and neighbouring districts while opening up new areas for residential and commercial development.
