PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to urban development and improving the quality of life of residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
Tinubu stated this while inaugurating the newly constructed Collector Road CN2 (Zakari A. Kyari Street) and other roads, in Abuja yesterday, to celebrate his second year in office.
The road, from Arterial Road N11 (Ahmadu Bello Way) in Mabushi District to Judges Quarters in Katampe District, and other roads within Katampe, were constructed by the FCT Administration.
Represented by the Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Mr Benjamin Kalu, the president said that his administration would continue to invest in critical infrastructure.
He identified key areas to include roads, bridges, housing, transportation, education, and healthcare.
According to him, infrastructure development is not an expenditure, but a good investment for the people.
Tinubu commended the FCTA Minister, MrNyesomWike and his team for prioritising infrastructure delivery.
He urged the residents of Mabushi, Katampe, and surrounding areas to protect and preserve the roads while using them.
On his part, Wike said that the construction of the roads was flagged off in October 2024 for completion in 12 months.
He, however, said that the contractor, CGC, was able to deliver the roads in about nine months due to its capacity to deliver quality projects, and in time.
The minister said that the roads would not only improve mobility and interconnectivity but improve the economies of the areas.
He particularly said that prices of land in the areas would significantly increase, which would be beneficial to landowners. Wike attributed the successes being recorded in the delivery of infrastructural projects in the FCT to the continued support of Tinubu.
