President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said that every Nigerian citizen deserves to feel the impact of the government through provision of infrastructure where they are. He said such should be the Nigeria of our dream.
Tinubu made the declaration on Thursday at the official commissioning of the rehabilitated 16 kilometer Old Keffi Road (Kado to Village Dei Dei Junction by the outer Northern Expressway- ONEX).
The 16-Kilometer road commissioned on the 17th day of 31-day project inauguration is one of the projects executed by the Federal Capital Territory Administration to commemorate the third anniversary of the Tinubu administration.
Tinubu who was represented by the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio said his administration would bequeath Nigeria that all would be proud of.
A statement by the Special Assistant to the President of the Senate on Media/Communication, Anietie Ekong quoted President Tinubu as saying: “we are building for inclusion, for safety, and for growth. Every district deserves access. Every citizen deserves to feel the impact of government where they are. Let us join hands for growth and development. Together we can build the Nigeria of our dream.”
Tinubu emphasized the economic importance of the road as being more than just a carriage way. “It is an economic artery. By linking Kado, Saburi, Gwagwa, Idu, Karmo, and Dei Dei directly to the Outer Northern Expressway, we have cut travel time and cut costs for residents. Goods will move. Markets will breathe. Workers will get to their jobs with less stress.
“Also, through the Light Up Abuja initiative, we have integrated streetlights here, so movement at night is safer and commerce can extend beyond sunset. That is what the dividends of democracy look like: government showing up where citizens live,” he said.
Tinubu charged the citizens to guard the infrastructure in their area. “Do not vandalize streetlights. Do not block drains with refuse. Report any damage early. A road maintained by its community lasts for a generation. A road abused by its community dies early.”
Minister of the FCT, Wike recalled that the construction of the old Keffi road was in response to the yearnings of the residents of the area. He said the people had assured him of their support for President if the road was completed.
“The Renewed Hope Agenda of the administration of President Tinubu is to bring back hope where the people had lost hope. These communities have experienced renewed hope and will never forget President Tinubu,” Wike said.
He commended the traditional rulers and residents of the areas for their cooperation with the contractor to deliver the job on time. He assured them of the execution of more road projects in the area to open up connectivity.
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