President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday declared that his administration is opening Abuja to greater economic opportunities through sustained investment in road infrastructure, as he commissioned Collector Roads 01 and 02 in Mabushi District.
Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, the President inaugurated the roads linking the Mabushi Bus Terminal to Ahmadu Bello Way, describing the project as another milestone in the transformation of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) under the Renewed Hope Agenda.
Tinubu said the newly completed roads would eliminate long-standing traffic bottlenecks, improve connectivity across the capital city and stimulate economic activities.
“We are not just opening two roads. We are opening up Abuja. We are connecting people to opportunity and cutting hours of waste from daily life,” he said.
The President noted that residents had for years endured poor road connectivity, unnecessary detours and prolonged traffic delays that reduced productivity and affected family life.
“For many years, movement in this part of the capital was a struggle. Traffic bottlenecks. Needless detours. Time lost that should have been spent at work, at school or with family. Today, that changes,” he stated.
According to him, the roads will provide seamless links across Mabushi and the wider FCT, encouraging commerce, improving mobility and strengthening security.
“When roads connect, businesses grow. When movement is easy, productivity rises. When travel is safe, citizens are free. That is the Renewed Hope Agenda at work,” Tinubu added.
Describing infrastructure as the foundation of national development, the President said roads are more than physical structures.
“Roads are not just asphalt. They are the veins of commerce, the bridges of unity and the channels through which our people pursue their dreams without fear or delay,” he said.
Tinubu thanked residents for their patience during the construction period despite the inconveniences caused by diversions and dust, urging them to protect the public infrastructure.
“I know the diversions were frustrating. I know the dust was uncomfortable. But you endured because you believed in a better Abuja. Today, your patience has paid off. These roads belong to you. Use them responsibly and protect them jealously,” he said.
The President also commended the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Barrister Nyesom Wike, for the ongoing transformation of Abuja, saying the minister had faithfully delivered on the mandate given to him.
“I gave you a simple charge: ‘Make Abuja work for all.’ You took it and ran with it. From satellite towns to the city centre, you are turning blueprints into roads people can drive on today.
“Your energy, your insistence on delivery and your refusal to accept excuses are why the FCT is transforming under this administration. Nigerians see it. I see it. Well done, Minister Wike,” Tinubu said.
He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to building a world-class capital city where development reaches every community.
“Our vision remains clear: a world-class capital that works for every resident, whether you live in Asokoro or Kuje, Wuse or Gwagwalada. Interconnectivity is how we get there, one road at a time, one district at a time,” he said.
Earlier, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike attributed the rapid infrastructural transformation across Abuja to President Tinubu’s unwavering support and leadership.
“It is your directive that every district in Abuja must be touched. Every district must feel the impact of your administration,” Wike said.
He explained that the inauguration formed part of the ongoing 31-day commissioning of projects marking the administration’s third anniversary, adding that nearly every district in the FCT would benefit from one project or another.
Wike stressed that road infrastructure remains the foundation of development, noting that the newly completed roads had already attracted significant real estate investment in Mabushi.
“Look at this road and look at the houses around it. Without this road, these houses would not have come up. Investors are coming because infrastructure has arrived.
“People used to say, ‘We cannot eat roads.’ Today, they can see what roads can do. Roads attract investments, create jobs, increase property values and stimulate economic development,” he said.
The minister also praised President Tinubu for consistently providing the resources required to execute projects across the FCT.
“When you have courageous, focused and determined leadership, those working under such leadership have no option but to deliver. We have not complained because each time we approach Mr President with requests, he gives us the necessary support,” Wike stated.
He assured residents that the administration would sustain the pace of development in both the city centre and satellite towns.
Also speaking, the Minister of State for the FCT, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, described President Tinubu as the driving force behind the Renewed Hope Agenda, saying his commitment to infrastructure development was transforming the nation’s capital.
She also described Wike as “a master builder of Nigeria’s capital city,” whose determination and commitment had translated development plans into visible projects.
Mahmoud urged residents to safeguard public infrastructure and continue supporting government efforts to build a modern, inclusive and prosperous Federal Capital Territory.