Tinubu vows end to abandoned projects, inaugurates Abuja expressway

President Bola Tinubu has asserted that his administration is bringing an end to the problem of abandoned projects across Nigeria, pledging to see through the completion of all initiatives, whether started by his government or inherited.

Speaking at the inauguration of the two main carriageways of the Outer Southern Expressway (OSEX) in Abuja, represented by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Tinubu stated, "We don’t start projects to abandon them. The era of uncompleted projects in Nigeria is fading away. We finish what we start, and even finish the ones we did not start."

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We don’t start projects to abandon them. The era of uncompleted projects in Nigeria is fading away. We finish what we start, and even finish the ones we did not start.

He framed the infrastructure development as more than just construction, but as paving the way for a brighter future. "What we are doing here today goes far beyond laying asphalt or mixing concrete: we are paving the way for a brighter future," he said. Tinubu highlighted the tangible benefits, such as reducing commuter gridlock, saving fuel, and reclaiming man-hours, emphasizing that infrastructure serves as the "artery of economic growth."

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

The president detailed the phased development of the OSEX, noting the commissioning of its first stage in June 2024 and the left-hand service carriageway by 2025. The current inauguration marks a significant step forward. Tinubu praised the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, and his team for their "commitment and dogged determination in reshaping the territory," stating, "Minister Wike, you have shown that public service is about performance, not excuses."

Tinubu reassured Nigerians of his administration's unwavering commitment to infrastructure development nationwide, aligning with the "Renewed Hope agenda" which he described as delivering "quality results for the Nigerian people, on time."

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Minister Wike, you have shown that public service is about performance, not excuses. You have kept the contractors on their toes, and you have kept our vision alive.