Tinubu: We’re Building Infrastructure for Knowledge-Driven Economy

President Bola Tinubu's administration is laying the groundwork for a knowledge-driven economy by prioritizing road infrastructure development. Speaking at the inauguration of the Collector Road CO1 construction in Abuja's Institutional Research District, Tinubu, represented by APC National Chairman Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, emphasized that education, justice, and innovation require robust transportation networks to flourish.

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From the Southern Parkway to the Institution and Research District, we are laying the physical foundation for a knowledge-driven economy.

The project involves the dualization of roads connecting major universities and research institutions, including Nile University and Baze University. Tinubu highlighted that this infrastructure is more than just a route; it's a vital connection between learning, law, and the nation's future. He noted that the Institutional Research District is envisioned as the intellectual hub of Abuja, fostering the growth of universities, law chambers, research centers, and innovation hubs.

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Today, we provide those roads that are needed to provide justice, education and innovation to our people.

Tinubu affirmed his administration's commitment to completing ongoing projects and initiating necessary new ones under the "Renewed Hope Agenda." He pointed to the first phase of the corridor, connecting the Body of Benchers, Nile, and Base University, as already completed and ready for use. The current phase aims to extend this connectivity to Ring Road III, completing a crucial loop within the city plan. He praised FCT Minister Nyesom Wike for transforming the Federal Capital Territory into an efficient delivery agency.

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To the university community, this road is more than a route. It is a connection between learning, law, and the future of our capital.

Minister Nyesom Wike explained that the road project was initiated following a request from the Body of Benchers to improve access and movement in the area. He assured residents that the Tinubu administration would fulfill its promises to the FCT, with the project slated for completion by January 2027. Wike reiterated his commitment to delivering impactful projects, regardless of political activities leading up to 2027.

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Under the Renewed Hope Agenda, we made a choice to finish what was started and to start what we must finish.