President Bola Tinubu has given a strong endorsement of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, praising his performance in transforming Abuja through major infrastructure projects.
Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, spoke on Friday at the commissioning of Collector Road CN2 (Emmanuel Okanla Boulevard) and other road networks in the Katampe District of the FCT.
The President said Wike had justified the confidence placed in him, describing him as a “results-driven” administrator who has delivered visible development across the capital city.
“When I gave him the assignment to make Abuja a true capital city, I knew his track records. Wike, you have not disappointed Mr President,” he said.
He added that ongoing infrastructure projects under the Federal Capital Territory Administration were restoring public confidence in governance and improving the city’s livability.
According to Tinubu, new roads, solar-powered street lighting and other projects have enhanced security and revived economic and social activities in Abuja.
“We have installed solar street lights, and today Katampe is bright at night. Abuja’s city life is coming back, and criminal hideouts are disappearing,” he said.
He described the developments as a reflection of the administration’s “Renewed Hope Agenda,” saying the projects demonstrate tangible progress in governance and urban renewal.
Wike, in his remarks, said the Katampe road project was designed to close critical infrastructure gaps and improve connectivity within the capital city.
He explained that the road was conceived after identifying missing links between previously completed road networks, particularly following earlier projects commissioned in adjoining districts.
“Last year, when Mr President commissioned the Gishiri road and the bridge linking Maitama, this road did not even exist. We identified the missing link and immediately moved to address it,” he said.
The minister added that the project has already stimulated real estate growth in Katampe, attracting investors and boosting economic activity in the area.
Wike maintained that infrastructure development remains a key driver of economic growth and job creation, noting that ongoing projects across the FCT have engaged thousands of Nigerians directly and indirectly.
He also highlighted efforts to extend development to satellite communities, including road projects linking underserved areas to urban centres, thereby improving access to education, healthcare and economic opportunities.
The Minister of State for the FCT, Mariya Mahmoud, said the project reflects President Tinubu’s commitment to using infrastructure as a tool for economic growth, inclusion and improved living standards.
The Acting Executive Secretary of the Federal Capital Development Authority, Richard Dauda, said the 3.9-kilometre road includes drainage systems, utility ducts, solar lighting, walkways and green areas designed to improve connectivity across key Abuja districts.
