President Bola Tinubu on Thursday directed the immediate construction of a new road linking Kaba, Kagini and Zaudna communities in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), while declaring that the era of abandoned infrastructure projects in Abuja has come to an end.
The President gave the directive during the commissioning of the rehabilitated 15-kilometre Old Keffi Road from Kado Village through Life Camp to Dei-Dei Junction on the Outer Northern Expressway, saying his administration would continue to extend development to underserved communities under the Renewed Hope Agenda.

Represented by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Tinubu approved the new road project after residents displayed banners at the event highlighting the poor state of access roads in their communities.
“We are not slowing down. Across the FCT, from the centre to the area councils, we are building for inclusion, for safety and for growth. Every district deserves access. Every citizen deserves to feel the impact of government where they are,” the President said.

He described the completion of the Old Keffi Road as evidence that his administration was fulfilling its commitment to complete critical infrastructure projects.

“When we assumed office under the Renewed Hope Agenda, we told Nigerians the era of abandoned projects in Abuja was over. Some doubted. Today, doubt has no ground to stand on.

“From Saburi 1 and 2 to this corridor, and to many others we started unveiling last month to mark the third anniversary of this administration, the pattern is clear: we identify the pain, we fund the solution and we deliver,” he said.

Tinubu said the newly rehabilitated road would restore dignity to daily commuting while boosting economic activities across Kado, Saburi, Gwagwa, Idu, Karmo and Dei-Dei.

According to him, the project features modern drainage systems and street lighting under the Light Up Abuja initiative, improving both safety and commercial activities after dark.

He said the road was approved after the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, reported the deteriorating condition of the strategic economic corridor serving several rapidly growing communities.

“The Federal Executive Council approved the project and the assignment was given to Lubrik Construction Company Limited, the same firm that delivered Saburi with quality. Under this government, we do not reward patronage. We reward competence. If you deliver, you get more work. If you fail, you are out. Lubrik has delivered again,” Tinubu said.

The President commended Wike for driving infrastructure development across both the city centre and satellite communities, describing him as a minister focused on delivering measurable results.

“You have turned the FCT into a site of visible results. You inspect, you decide, you follow through. You have matched development in the city centre with development in the districts and area councils so that no community is left behind.

“‘Mr. Projects’ is not a slogan. It is the record of roads opened, lights installed and deadlines met. I trust you. I rely on you. And Abuja is better because you are at the wheel,” he added.

Tinubu also praised the Minister of State for FCT, Mariya Mahmoud, and the Federal Capital Territory Administration for delivering the project on schedule without compromising quality.

He urged residents to safeguard the infrastructure by protecting streetlights from vandalism and ensuring drainage channels remained free of refuse.
Earlier, Wike said the project fulfilled a promise made to residents and traders who had consistently demanded the rehabilitation of the Old Keffi Road following the successful completion of the Saburi Road.

He recalled that during the Area Council election campaign, traders appealed to him to relay their request to the President.

“They told me, ‘Please tell Mr. President, if he completes this road for us, Mr. President should go home and sleep with his two eyes closed,'” Wike said.

The minister noted that the administration had now fulfilled that commitment with the commissioning of the road, which stretches for about 16 kilometres.

In a dramatic moment at the ceremony, Wike invited residents carrying banners requesting another road project to step forward before announcing that Tinubu had immediately approved the construction of the Kaba-Kagini-Zaudna road.

“I have told the Executive Secretary of the FCDA to direct Lubrik Construction Company to move to this area immediately and construct the road,” Wike announced.

He said the swift approval reflected the philosophy of the Renewed Hope Agenda, which seeks to restore confidence by responding promptly to the infrastructure needs of communities.
“The whole essence of the Renewed Hope Agenda is to bring back hope where people have lost hope.

Once Mr. President becomes aware of critical infrastructure needs that will improve connectivity and economic activities, he acts,” Wike said.

He thanked Tinubu for approving both the Old Keffi Road and the newly announced project, assuring residents that work on the new road would commence immediately.