Oluyemi Ogunseyin
President Bola Tinubu has called on stakeholders in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja to pursue dialogue instead of litigation in resolving land disputes.
Tinubu made this call on Saturday when he commissioned the Guzape Lot II Infrastructure Project in Abuja, the nation’s capital.
The President expressed excitement with the project, saying its completion showed that a lot could be achieved through “diligent planning, collaboration, and shared commitment to excellence”.
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“To all of you here and the district head of Guzape or representing the district head, litigation is not the answer, conversation is the answer,” Tinubu said.
“Development that is focused on the people for economic prosperity and the benefit of all is what should reside in us.
“Of what value is the land that is blocked by these high mountains and rocks that you cannot access, nor provide drinkable water?” the President asked.
“It’s not a personal thing. I stand here as the President. I don’t have a plot here, but I have the people’s support and the mandate to deliver a good quality of life and living environment.
“That should be enough for all of us to share in the joy of commitment, dedication, perseverance, and the gifts that God has endowed us with.”
Tinubu was full of praise for the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, commending him for delivering on the infrastructure renewal promises of the Federal Government to the residents of Abuja.
“Nyesom Wike, you have provided exceptional leadership at a trying time for the country,” Tinubu said.
“You have demonstrated the capacity to build a team, to lead a team, and to deliver on promises. I commend you. Well done.”
Apart from Wike, the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, the FCT Minister of State, Mariya Mahmoud, among other dignitaries, graced the event.
