Tinubu unveils dualised township roads, underpass in Nasarawa

President Bola Tinubu, represented by the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, inaugurated a 600-meter underpass and a 3.7-kilometer dualized township road network in Akwanga Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.

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Anybody who has seen this road before now knows how congested it used to be. The congestion and delays, especially during festive periods, meant it could take hours to pass through this road. The massive work you (Governor Sule) have done within a short period is admirable.

These projects, constructed by the Nasarawa State Government under Governor Abdullahi Sule, are part of the state's urban renewal initiative. The aim is to transform the state by easing traffic congestion and stimulating economic activities in the area. President Tinubu noted the significant transformation in Akwanga, highlighting how the new infrastructure would alleviate the severe congestion previously experienced, especially during festive periods.

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I want to use this opportunity to appreciate what you are doing, not just in this town alone. I came through Karu and saw what you are doing there. It is extraordinary.

Tinubu commended Governor Sule's efforts, stating that the work done in Akwanga and other areas like Karu is "extraordinary." He affirmed that these projects align with his administration's "Renewed Hope Agenda," which prioritizes critical infrastructure development nationwide. The President described the projects as crucial steps in modernizing Nigeria's road infrastructure and reinforcing Akwanga's role as a transit hub.

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You are doing a great job in expanding the road network and providing other essential amenities for the people of this state.

Governor Sule expressed gratitude to President Tinubu for commissioning the projects, emphasizing their benefits for both residents and travelers. He revealed that the state executed these projects, along with others across Nasarawa, without incurring debt. Sule attributed the successful completion to increased revenues resulting from federal economic reforms, including the unification of the foreign exchange market, the removal of fuel subsidy, and the VAT rate increase from 7.5 percent to 10 percent. He explained that these reforms have significantly boosted monthly allocations to the state, enabling such development projects.

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They were carried out because of the economic reforms, including the unification of the foreign exchange market, the removal of fuel subsidy and the increase in the Value Added Tax rate from 7.5 per cent to 10 per cent.