…Opens strategic transit corridor

 

President Bola Tinubu on Monday declared that Abuja is steadily returning to its original master plan as the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) commissioned the Transit Way N2 linking the Central Business District (CBD) with Wuse District, complete with two strategic bridges.

 

Represented by Senate President,Godswill Akpabio, the President said the project reflected his administration’s commitment to delivering infrastructure that improves mobility, unlocks economic opportunities and enhances the quality of life for residents under the Renewed Hope Agenda.

 

Tinubu said the road corridor, conceived as a critical component of the FCT Master Plan, would ease traffic congestion, strengthen connectivity between key districts and boost commercial activities in the nation’s capital.

 

According to him, when he appointed the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, he gave him a clear mandate to restore Abuja to its master plan through the delivery of tangible projects.

 

“I also stressed that the Renewed Hope Agenda must not just be a slogan written on billboards, but a living reality that our people can see, touch and drive upon. He has not failed me. He has continued to surpass my expectation,” the President said.

 

He commended the FCT Administration for what he described as its vision, commitment to quality and timely execution of projects, noting that the newly completed corridor represented more than a roadway.

 

“You have contributed to something larger than a roadway—you have contributed to the future of our capital,” he said.

 

Tinubu observed that for years, commuters travelling between the Central Area and Wuse endured heavy traffic and prolonged delays, stressing that the new corridor would significantly reduce travel time while opening new economic and commercial opportunities.

 

Describing the project as “an economic artery,” the President said it symbolised the progress of his administration’s infrastructure drive and reaffirmed the government’s determination to replicate similar projects across the country.

 

He also declared an end to the era of abandoned projects in the Federal Capital Territory.

 

“Abuja is no longer a city of abandoned projects. The era of contractors taking mobilisation money and disappearing is permanently over in the FCT. Under the Renewed Hope Agenda, if we sign a contract, we fund it, we monitor it and we commission it,” he said.

 

Tinubu urged residents to protect public infrastructure by obeying traffic regulations and treating public assets as collective property that must be preserved for future generations.

 

Earlier, Wike attributed the rapid pace of infrastructure delivery in the FCT to key policy decisions taken by President Tinubu, particularly the removal of the FCT Administration from the Treasury Single Account (TSA).

 

According to the minister, the decision gave the administration greater financial flexibility to access funding for critical infrastructure projects.

 

He explained that under the previous arrangement, funds were tied to the Central Bank, making it difficult for the FCT Administration to leverage its internally generated revenue or obtain financing from commercial banks.

 

“Mr. President made it clear that he did not want excuses; he wanted results. Today, because of the reforms introduced by Mr. President, we are able to approach commercial banks, leverage our internally generated revenue and access funds needed to execute critical infrastructure projects. That is why we are seeing results today,” Wike said.

 

The minister also praised the leadership of the National Assembly for consistently supporting FCT budget proposals, describing the collaboration as instrumental to the administration’s achievements.

 

He revealed that the current round of project commissioning, which began in June, would conclude on July 17, when the administration would present a comprehensive account of infrastructure delivered under Tinubu’s third year in office.

 

Wike commended the contractor for delivering the project after initial concerns over delays, recalling that he had warned the company that only competent contractors would continue to receive FCT contracts.

 

“I want to commend the company and its workers for their commitment, dedication and professionalism. They have demonstrated their competence through the successful delivery of this project,” he said.

 

Also speaking, the Minister of State for the FCT, Mariya Mahmoud, described the Transit Way N2 as a strategic investment in connectivity, economic growth and urban efficiency.

 

She said the project demonstrated the Tinubu administration’s commitment to modernising the nation’s capital and improving residents’ quality of life.

 

Mahmoud added that the road would serve as a major transportation lifeline linking the Central Business District and Wuse District, reducing travel time, improving access and facilitating business activities across the city.