President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on inhabitants and commercial operators within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to meet their responsibilities as citizens by settling taxes, property fees, and rental payments, stating that this adherence will allow the administration to implement additional development initiatives throughout the region.
Tinubu announced this decision on Wednesday at the inauguration of the comprehensive development project for Arterial Road N5 (Obafemi Awolowo Way), which runs from Life Camp Junction to Ring Road III in Dape Area, Abuja.
Vice President Kashim Shettima represented him, stating that the President emphasized that progress in infrastructure should result from collaboration between the government and the people.
"To those living here and local businesses benefiting from these changes, I encourage you to fulfill your responsibilities. Settle your tax payments. Remove your land charges and rental costs. Your cooperation empowers the FCT Administration to construct additional roads similar to this," he stated.
The leader referred to the recently finished highway as an essential economic route designed to reduce traffic jams, enhance connections, and stimulate financial prospects inside the country's capital.
Remembering the inauguration of the Gwarinpa I District portion of the highway in June 2025, Tinubu stated that his government had kept its commitment to finish the rest of the segment.
On that day, we committed ourselves to you. We vowed not to leave this essential corridor incomplete. Since the New Hope Initiative isn't focused on unfinished tasks; it's about seeing things through from beginning to end.
"Thus, today, we have returned. We have come back to complete the cycle. We are here to authorize the Dape District Segment of Arterial Road N5, stretching from Life Camp Junction to Ring Road III," he said.
The Leader emphasized that the initiative was developed, financed, and finished during his tenure, mentioning that it was assigned to Julius Berger Plc with a rigorous 15-month schedule following its launch in October 2024.
He stated that the time period during which large-scale construction initiatives took many years to finish has come to an end.
"We came up with it, provided the funding for it, and saw it through. Previously, initiatives of this nature turned into long-term financial commitments after ten, fifteen years of justifications. That won't happen under this administration," Tinubu stated.
He praised the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Barr. Nyesom Wike, referring to him as the government’s "Driving Force" and recognized Julius Berger for completing high-quality projects on time.
"Minister Wike, you and your group have demonstrated what occurs when political determination combines with responsibility. We finance initiatives to achieve outcomes, not to hear about syntax," he continued.
Tinubu pointed out that finishing the N5 corridor would greatly cut down commuting times and offer smooth connections between Dape, Karmo, Gwarinpa I, Kado, Idu, and Mbora areas.
He added that the highway would offer immediate entry to the Idu Industrial Zone, thus reducing transportation expenses, drawing in capital, and generating employment opportunities.
“Beyond that, this road opens a direct gateway to the Idu Industrial District. That means lower logistics costs for businesses, new investment, and more jobs for our people,” he said.
The leader additionally urged local chiefs, community figures, and inhabitants to safeguard public facilities against destruction and maintain drainage networks and street lighting appropriately.
Previously, FCT Minister Barr. Nyesom Wike stated that the commissioning signified the second day of a 31-day initiative launch program arranged to celebrate the third year of the Tinubu government.
He stated that the level of infrastructure development in the FCT has been growing consistently since the administration took power.
"On June 24, 2024, during the first-year celebration of the president, we dedicated nine days to launching initiatives. For the second-anniversary event, we extended it to 19 days. Praise be to God, for this third anniversary, we are reaching 31 days of project commissions," Wike stated.
The official acknowledged Tinubu for offering the necessary political backing to bring about changes in the FCT, noting that the New Hope Initiative has resulted in noticeable construction projects throughout Abuja and surrounding areas.
"Development has, for the first time, reached the satellite towns within the Federal Capital Territory. This marks a new era. Previously, these satellite towns were unaware of what they refer to as government. Now, they experience the effects and existence of governance," he said.
Wike commended Julius Berger for finishing both parts of the project in an exceptional timeframe, stating that the Gwarinpa portion was completed in just seven months.
He further supported the FCT Authority's management of compensation matters throughout the highway development, maintaining that every property owner whose buildings were removed received proper payment.
"We have paid. If you're saying this because you come from that area and development has moved forward without your receiving funds, we do not withhold money during our development efforts," he stated.
The official ignored demonstrations from certain people during the gathering, maintaining that construction initiatives throughout the region have shown the government's dedication to management and progress.
Previously, during her comments, the Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, referred to the initiative as yet another significant achievement within the Renewed Hope Agenda, highlighting President Tinubu's dedication to boosting infrastructure connections, fostering economic development, and raising the standard of living for locals.
Mahmoud honored Wike for what she referred to as his intentional leadership and steadfast dedication to modernizing Abuja via the implementation of essential infrastructure projects.
She also expressed gratitude to customary chiefs, local leaders, and inhabitants of Life Camp, Dape Area, as well as nearby settlements, for their support during the implementation of the initiative.
The official stated assurance that the recently launched highway would enhance mobility, stimulate business operations, and aid environmentally friendly city growth within the Federal Capital Region.
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