Pay taxes, ground rents to fund infrastructure, Tinubu urges FCT residents

President Bola Tinubu has called on residents and businesses in Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to fulfill their tax and ground rent obligations, stressing that government revenue is essential for sustaining infrastructure development. Speaking at the inauguration of the completed Arterial Road N5 in Abuja's Dape District, which links Life Camp Junction and Ring Road III, Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, stated that citizen compliance empowers the FCT Administration to undertake further projects. "Your compliance gives the FCT Administration the strength to build more roads like this one," he urged. The president highlighted the road project as evidence of his administration's commitment to completing critical infrastructure, referencing a pledge made during the commissioning of an earlier section in 2025. He noted that the project, awarded in October 2024, was completed on schedule, signaling a new approach to public works. The new corridor is expected to improve transportation between several districts and provide a direct gateway to the Idu Industrial District, potentially lowering logistics costs and creating jobs. Tinubu also commended FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, stating, "Minister Wike, you and your team have shown what happens when political will meets accountability. We fund projects to see results, not to listen to grammar." Wike, in turn, noted a significant expansion in project delivery within the FCT since the current administration took office.

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To the residents and business owners enjoying this transformation, I urge you to meet your obligations. Pay your taxes. Clear your land fees and ground rents. Your compliance gives the FCT Administration the strength to build more roads like this one.