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Tinubu inaugurates Abuja road project to boost infrastructure development

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  • President Bola Tinubu inaugurated the main carriageways of the Outer Southern Expressway in Abuja, highlighting its role in infrastructure development.
  • The project is part of the administration's commitment to delivering tangible improvements and expanding infrastructure in the capital.
  • Tinubu emphasized that infrastructure is vital for economic growth, job creation, and making life easier for citizens, promising to complete ongoing projects.

President Bola Tinubu has commissioned the main carriageways of the Outer Southern Expressway (OSEX) in Abuja, a project he described as crucial for expanding infrastructure and driving economic development in the Federal Capital Territory. The inauguration, which took place along the OSEX–Wasa Road, was represented by Senate President Godswill Akpabio.

We promised a renewed hope that is tangible, hope that you can see, hope that you can feel, and hope that you can drive on!

— President Bola TinubuDescribing the tangible impact of infrastructure projects during the inauguration.

Speaking at the event, President Tinubu stated that his administration prioritizes hard work and practical results, delivering tangible benefits to citizens. "We promised a renewed hope that is tangible, hope that you can see, hope that you can feel, and hope that you can drive on!" he declared, emphasizing the concrete impact of infrastructure projects.

What we are doing here today goes far beyond laying asphalt or mixing concrete. We are paving the way for a brighter future.

— President Bola TinubuExplaining the significance of the road project beyond its physical construction.

Tinubu highlighted the broader significance of infrastructure, calling it the "very artery of economic growth." He explained that building roads is essential for unlocking a city's potential, creating jobs, and improving the lives of everyone from market women to corporate workers. The president also noted that the current commissioning represents further progress on the OSEX project, which has seen previous sections completed and opened in earlier phases.

Infrastructure is the very artery of economic growth.

— President Bola TinubuHighlighting the fundamental role of infrastructure in economic development.

The administration reaffirmed its commitment to completing all ongoing projects across the country, stating, "The era of uncompleted projects in Nigeria is fading away! We finish what we start." President Tinubu also commended the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, for his effective leadership and accountability in transforming Abuja's infrastructure, describing his performance as embodying the "Renewed Hope agenda."

The era of uncompleted projects in Nigeria is fading away! We finish what we start.

— President Bola TinubuReaffirming the administration's commitment to project completion.
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