President Bola Tinubu has defended his administration’s decision to prioritise road infrastructure under the Renewed Hope Agenda, saying strategic investments in roads are critical to driving economic growth, improving productivity, boosting businesses and enhancing the quality of life for Nigerians.
The President said road infrastructure remains the backbone of a modern economy, stressing that improved connectivity not only eases the movement of people and goods but also stimulates commerce, creates jobs, enhances security and opens up communities for sustainable development.
According to him, the administration’s infrastructure drive is designed to ensure that no part of the country is left behind.
Tinubu made the remarks on Friday while commissioning Collector Roads 01 and 02 in the Mabushi District of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). He was represented at the event by Vice President Kashim Shettima.
He urged Nigerians to continue supporting the administration’s infrastructure agenda, saying the Renewed Hope Agenda is not merely a slogan but a practical commitment to improving the lives of citizens through impactful projects.
“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,” the President said.
He described roads as “the veins of commerce” and “the backbone of a modern economy,” noting that the newly completed collector roads have created seamless links across Mabushi, improving access from the bus terminal to other parts of the FCT.
According to him, residents had endured years of traffic bottlenecks, unnecessary detours and lost productive hours before the completion of the project.
“Our vision remains clear: a world-class capital that works for every resident, whether you live in Asokoro or Kuje, in Wuse or Gwagwalada. Interconnectivity is how we get there, one road at a time, one district at a time, until no community is left behind,” he said.
The President thanked residents for their patience during the construction period, acknowledging the inconvenience caused by traffic diversions and construction activities.
Tinubu also commended the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, for driving infrastructure development across Abuja.
“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,” he said.
Earlier, Wike said the commissioning of the collector roads was in line with the President’s directive to improve infrastructure across all districts of the FCT.
He attributed the achievements recorded in the territory to Tinubu’s leadership and pledged the FCT Administration’s continued commitment to delivering projects that improve the lives of residents.
Also speaking, the Minister of State for the FCT, Mariya Mahmoud, described the project as another milestone in efforts to open up more communities and facilitate economic activities in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda.
In his project overview, the Executive Secretary of the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), Engr. Richard Dauda, said the roads would improve traffic flow and connectivity to surrounding districts, enhancing socio-economic activities and the wellbeing of residents.