Tinubu orders new roads for Abuja communities, commissions 16km old Keffi road

President Bola Tinubu has directed the immediate expansion of road infrastructure to more communities within Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory (FCT), emphasizing his administration's commitment to developing underserved areas and ending the era of abandoned projects. The directive was conveyed by Senate President Godswill Akpabio.

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We are not slowing down. Across the FCT, from the city 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.

Tinubu officially commissioned the rehabilitated 16-kilometer Old Keffi Road, which connects Kado Fish Market to Dei-Dei Junction via Life Camp. This project serves as a tangible example of the administration's "Renewed Hope Agenda." Additionally, the President approved the construction of the Kaba-Kagini-Zaudna Road following resident appeals highlighting poor road conditions.

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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 problem, we fund the solution and we deliver.

"We are not slowing down. Across the FCT, from the city centre to the area councils, we are building for inclusion, for safety and for growth," Tinubu stated, asserting that every district and citizen deserves to feel the government's impact. He declared that the completion of the Old Keffi Road signifies the end of abandoned infrastructure projects in Abuja, a promise made when his administration took office.

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It gives me great honour today to open a road that restores dignity to daily movement. The fully rehabilitated 16-kilometre Old Keffi Road, from Kado Village through Life Camp to Dei-Dei Junction by the Outer Northern Expressway, is now open for use. This is not a promise on paper. It is asphalt you can drive on, lights you can trust after dark and drainages that serve both homes and markets.

The rehabilitated road is expected to ease movement, enhance safety, and stimulate economic activities. Tinubu highlighted that the project was initiated after Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike brought the deplorable state of the road to his attention. He commended Wike for driving visible infrastructure development across the FCT, ensuring that development extends beyond the city center to districts and area councils, leaving no community behind.

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Minister, 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.