Managing Director of Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, Engr. Dr. Peer Lubasch, has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr Nyesom Wike, for driving what he described as an unprecedented wave of infrastructure development across Abuja.
Lubasch spoke at a gala dinner organised to mark the conclusion of 31 consecutive days of project flag-offs and commissioning ceremonies held across the FCT as part of celebrations for Abuja’s 50th anniversary.
He congratulated the FCT Administration and residents of the territory on the successful completion of key projects aimed at improving transportation, urban development and public services.
According to him, Abuja residents are the ultimate beneficiaries of the new roads, bridges, public facilities and other critical infrastructure projects that are enhancing daily life and stimulating economic growth.
The Julius Berger chief also commended President Tinubu for prioritising infrastructure under the Renewed Hope Agenda, noting that the administration’s commitment is reflected in tangible projects that citizens can see and utilise.
He reserved special praise for FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, whom he credited with revitalising Abuja’s development agenda through the completion of previously stalled projects and the execution of new initiatives.
Reflecting on Abuja’s journey over the past five decades, Lubasch said the city has evolved from largely undeveloped land into one of Africa’s most admired planned capitals. While acknowledging periods of slower growth, he noted that the current pace of infrastructure delivery has restored confidence and accelerated development across the territory.
In a lighter moment, Lubasch joked about the FCT minister’s reputation for demanding timely project delivery, saying projects should not be left unattended but should be completed and commissioned for public use.
Speaking at the event, President Tinubu, represented by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, said the FCT has experienced significant transformation under Wike’s leadership, describing the ongoing infrastructure renewal as a landmark moment in Abuja’s 50-year history.
The president commended the minister and the FCTA for delivering projects that have had a direct impact on residents, stressing that effective leadership is measured by results rather than promises.