Tinubu Promises Better Future for Nigeria

President Bola Tinubu has said that his government is laying a foundation for Nigeria's prosperity through important infrastructure projects in the Federal Capital Territory and other areas.

Tinubu promised that no community will miss out on progress during his administration. He said they are “building the nation of our dreams.”

He spoke on Wednesday in Abuja while commissioning Phase 1 of the Kuje-Gwagwalada Dual Carriage Way. The president was represented by his deputy, Vice President Kashim Shettima. He noted that the road development is happening nationwide.

Tinubu highlighted the importance of the Kuje-Gwagwalada Dual Carriage Way, saying the road had been a death trap for many years. He mentioned that it is both economically and geographically significant.

He said, “For decades, this road was a death trap. Traders from Kuje, Gwagwalada, Kwali, and beyond lost time, goods, and sometimes lives while plying this route. Criminals thrived in the darkness. Students of our institutions here wasted hours in traffic. Farmers could not get their produce to market on time. That story ends today.

“This 7km dual carriageway with solar-powered street lights, pedestrian walkways, and proper drainage is more than a road. It is security. It is commerce. It is dignity. It is the economic corridor linking Abuja to three area councils and opening an exit route to southern Nigeria.”

The president pointed out that building this road has “unlocked the agricultural potential of the area, opened new residential layouts, and made it safer for mothers, students, and workers to move at any hour.”

He urged Nigerians to keep their faith in the country. He asked them to support his administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda to overcome the socioeconomic challenges Nigeria faces.

He took full responsibility for the difficulties caused by ongoing reforms. He assured citizens that these changes are meant to bring lasting prosperity.

“To all Nigerians: I know the reforms have been tough. The hard choices today are for a stronger tomorrow. From the city centre to the farthest satellite town, we are laying the foundation for prosperity.

“Do not give up on Nigeria. Stay with us. Support the Renewed Hope Agenda. The results you are seeing here in Kuje-Gwagwalada are happening across the country,” he said.

Tinubu said this is Renewed Hope delivered to the grassroots. He praised the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, for extending this hope to the people.

“I gave you one instruction when I appointed you: ‘Make Abuja work for all Nigerians, not just for those in Maitama and Asokoro.’ You have taken Renewed Hope to the grassroots.

“From judicial quarters in Katampe to roads in Kuje and Gwagwalada, you are proving that development must not be selective. You heard the cries of satellite communities, and you responded. That is leadership. Well done,” he told Wike.

President Tinubu assured the people of Kuje, Gwagwalada, Kwali, and other area councils that the government sees them and has not forgotten them.

“For too long, Abuja’s development stopped at the city centre. Under the Renewed Hope, every area council matters. Every community counts. We will keep bringing roads, water, schools, and hospitals to you,” he added.

He urged the people who benefit from the new road to protect it from those who might try to build on the median or vandalise the solar lights. He also asked citizens to pay their taxes and ground rents, saying, “when government works and citizens cooperate, development moves faster.”

Earlier, the FCT Minister said his administration has used a community engagement model to choose and carry out projects. He noted that completing and inaugurating the road and other projects shows this model works well.

He thanked traditional rulers and stakeholders in the FCT for their support, saying they are key to good governance in the territory.

The minister also expressed gratitude to President Tinubu for his constant support in improving critical infrastructure across the FCT.

In her comments, the Minister of State for FCT, Mariya Mahmoud, said the communities of Kuje, Gwagwalada, and the entire FCT are thankful to President Tinubu for his commitment to improving infrastructure, especially in satellite towns.

Abdulkadir Zulkiflu, the Coordinator of Satellite Town Development Department, said finishing this project is a big step in the government’s promise to enhance infrastructure in satellite towns. He noted that the road will boost economic and social activities in Kuje, Gwagwalada, and nearby areas, aligning with the Tinubu administration's Renewed Hope Agenda.