President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to sustained investment in critical infrastructure, including roads, bridges, housing, education, healthcare, and transportation, describing such development as vital for national growth and the well-being of citizens.
The president made the remark on Thursday during the official commissioning of the newly completed Collected Road CN2 (Zakari A. Kyari Street) in Mabushi, Abuja. Tinubu was represented at the event by the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu.
Tinubu emphasized that infrastructure development remains one of the cornerstones of his administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda and pledged to ensure that all Nigerians feel the impact of good governance.
“This project reflects our administration’s commitment to urban development and improving the quality of life for our citizens,” the president said. “We believe that infrastructure development is a sound investment for the people. It enhances connectivity, boosts economic activities, and improves living standards.”
He commended the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and his team for prioritizing the delivery of infrastructure in Abuja. Tinubu also appealed to residents of Mabushi, Katampe, and surrounding communities to take ownership of the road, urging them to protect and maintain it.
“The federal government dedicates this road to the youth, workers, and families who will use it daily. We hope it eases your daily commute and contributes to your quality of life,” he added.
Speaking earlier, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike addressed the financial constraints faced by the territory, noting that the FCT receives only one percent of the federal government’s monthly revenue allocation.
“If the federal government earns N800 billion monthly, one percent is just N8 billion,” Wike explained. “That amount isn’t even enough to pay our salaries, which now exceed N13 billion monthly due to the new minimum wage. That’s why we say, if you want development, it can’t be free. People must be ready to pay.”
Wike added that the Collected Road CN2 project, completed within eight to nine months, had already started driving up the value of surrounding land. “The land value around this area has increased significantly—some plots now go for between N200 million and N300 million. That shows the people are already benefiting,” he said.
The commissioning marks another milestone in the FCT’s ongoing urban renewal efforts under the current administration.
