President Bola Tinubu yesterday flagged off Section I of the Akwanga–Kaduna–Jos segment of the 700-kilometre Akwanga–Bauchi–Gombe–Biu–Maiduguri superhighway, describing it as another landmark milestone under his administration.
   
In Abuja, the president also commissioned the full-scope development of Akinwumi Ajibola Street, comprising Important Local Streets (ILS) 16, 18, and 19 in the Gaduwa District of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), stating that his administration will ensure that every Abuja district benefits from the Renewed Hope Agenda.
   
The president, who was represented at the ceremony by the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, said the project represents the fourth legacy highway initiative of his administration and reflects the government’s determination to build world-class infrastructure that will strengthen national integration, improve road safety, facilitate trade and unlock economic opportunities across the country.
   
President Tinubu explained that the 700-kilometre superhighway, approved by the Federal Executive Council, is being executed in phases and sections to ensure efficiency and timely delivery, having earlier, on June 4, 2026, flagged off Section II of the project between Gombe and Biu in Gombe and Borno States.
   
According to him, the entire corridor comprises five strategic sections: Akwanga–Kaduna–Jos (125km), Jos–Bauchi (135km), Bauchi–Gombe (162km), Gombe–Biu (125km) and Biu–Maiduguri (188km), all designed to connect communities, facilitate commerce and deepen socio-economic integration across the North-Central and North-East regions.
   
Speaking at the ceremony, the Minister of Works, David Umahi, noted that despite prevailing economic challenges, the president has remained steadfast in his resolve to construct and rehabilitate strategic road networks spanning virtually every region of the country. He described the ongoing legacy highway projects as evidence of a leader whose commitment to national development transcends political considerations and regional boundaries.
   
Meanwhile, represented at the commissioning of the Akinwumi Ajibola Street roads by the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, Tinubu said the completion of the road project symbolised the restoration of access and dignity to residents who had endured years of poor infrastructure despite building homes in the district.
   
He noted that the road, equipped with drainage systems and streetlights, would improve mobility, reduce travel time, minimise vehicle damage, and enhance property values in the area.
   
According to him, the project reflected his administration’s resolve to translate public resources into tangible benefits for citizens, as governance must be measured by visible results rather than promises.
   
Tinubu also commended the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, for transforming the culture of project delivery in Abuja, saying the minister had ended the era of abandoned projects and extended infrastructure development beyond the city centre to districts and satellite towns.
   
He urged residents of Gaduwa to safeguard the infrastructure by keeping drainage channels free of refuse, protecting streetlights from vandalism and promptly reporting any damage to relevant authorities.
   
In her remarks, the Minister of State for the FCT, Dr Mariya Mahmoud, described the Gaduwa road project as another milestone in the ongoing transformation of the capital city.