You ended era of abandoned roads in FCT, Tinubu hails Wike

L-R: Works Minister, David Umahi, Minister of the FCT, Barrister Nyesom Wike and Senate President Godswill Akpabio during the commissioning of the full-scope development of Akinwumi Ajibola Street in Gaduwa District, Abuja, on July 1, 2027. Credit: Lere Olayinka

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday commended the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, for ending what he described as the era of abandoned road projects in Abuja.

The commendation follows the commissioning of the full-scope development of Akinwumi Ajibola Street in Gaduwa District.

The President, represented by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, inaugurated the road project comprising Important Local Streets (ILS) 16, 18 and 19, saying Wike had transformed infrastructure delivery in the nation’s capital by ensuring projects were completed rather than abandoned.

Tinubu said the minister acted decisively after reviewing files on the neglected project, returning contractors to site, setting timelines and ensuring adequate funding.