President Bola Tinubu on Monday declared that Abuja was 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 the 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.

He commended the FCTA 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.

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.

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 FCTA 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.