- Commends Wike’s Leadership
By Emmanuella Oghenetega
Abuja- Following the completion of the construction of the new interchange bridge of the Arterial Road N20 (Wole Soyinka Way), the President, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commissioned the infrastructure, describing it, as a magnificent piece of engineering.
He commended the leadership of the FCT Minister, Barrister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, over the Outer Northern Expressway (Murtala Mohammed Expressway)
Represented by the President of the Senate, Senator Godwill Akpabio, the President said, “This interchange, this magnificent piece of engineering, is indeed, a testament to our unwavering commitment to progress, a beacon of our collective aspiration for a more connected and prosperous FCT”.
He said that the interchange, which is designed to alleviate traffic congestion, enhance safety, and significantly improve the daily lives of residents and commuters in Abuja, was a crucial answer to the challenges posed by rapid urbanisation, which, he described as a sign of growth.
“While our rapid urbanisation, is a sign of growth, it has also presented challenges, particularly in ensuring smooth and efficient movement of people and goods.
This interchange is a crucial answer to those challenges”, he explained, adding, “I commend the Federal Capital Territory Administration under the dynamic leadership of the Minister, Barrister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, for their vision, dedication, and tireless efforts in bringing this project to fruition. Their commitment to transforming Abuja into a world-class capital is evident in projects of this magnitude”.
In his address, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, expressed his profound gratitude to the President, for his unwavering support and dedication to the transformation of the Federal Capital Territory.
“We are not just building infrastructure, we are restoring trust in governance and delivering on the promise of a better capital city”, he concluded
In her remarks, the Minister of State, FCT, Dr, Mariya Mahmoud, expressed her heartfelt appreciation to President Tinubu, for his steadfast commitment to infrastructure development in the FCT while thanking the FCT Minister for his visionary leadership.
In his brief on the project, the Executive Secretary, FCDA, Engr. Richard Yunana Dauda, said the completion of the interchange bridge will ensure smooth interface and connectivity of both vehicular and pedestrian traffic around adjoining districts of Jahi, Katampe, Katampe extension as well as Kado, Mabushi and others while providing alternative access to Kubwa and Suleja bound traffic.
