President Bola Tinubu has said that the ongoing construction of road infrastructure across satellite towns in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) is aimed at injecting life into the local economy.
Tinubu, represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, made the remarks in Abuja on Monday while inaugurating the newly rehabilitated and expanded Karu township roads, constructed by the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) under the supervision of the FCT Minister, Barr. Nyesom Wike, as part of activities marking the President’s third anniversary in office.
The President said the Karu township roads stand as a clear testament to his administration’s promise to ease urban congestion and improve the living standards of FCT residents.
He said, “When we took office three years ago, we recognised that true development must reach where the people actually live, work and commute.
“For years, the Karu corridor, serving as a critical gateway between the FCT and neighbouring states, suffered from severe traffic congestion that drained the productivity and energy of residents.
“By expanding and rehabilitating these roads, we are not just laying asphalt; we are injecting life back into the local economy.”
Tinubu said the completed road project had dramatically reduced daily travel times, eliminated frustrating gridlocks, and ensured that businesses in the densely populated area could thrive under the right conditions.
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He commended FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, saying, “The rapid physical transformation across Abuja could not have happened without the dogged, relentless, and focused supervision of Wike.
“His aggressive implementation of our urban renewal master plan is visible for everyone to see. I sincerely commend the minister and his team.
“By prioritising high-density strategic satellite roads like Karu alongside the city centre, the FCT Administration is validating our governance philosophy that the wealth of this territory must yield practical everyday comfort for all socio-economic classes.”
The President also commended the contractor, Abdul-Val Constructions Limited, for the quality of work and timely delivery, adding that it had demonstrated that Nigerian firms could match international benchmarks in quality, structural integrity, and project management.
In his remarks, Wike noted that the entire landscape in Karu had changed and urged residents to appreciate the government’s efforts to improve their lives.
“It doesn’t matter the political party you belong to. It doesn’t matter the association you belong to. When you see a good thing, say, ‘this is a good thing’.
“Whether anybody hates you (Tinubu) or not, he cannot hate this road. Opposition people use this road; those in government use this road; and those who say they are not politicians also use this road,” he said.
He assured every community and district in the FCT of steady development and the dividends of democracy under the Tinubu administration.
Commending the local contractor, Abdul-Val Constructions Limited, the minister said the company had demonstrated that local contractors had come of age and could do what foreign companies do.
“For this local contractor, I have seen that whether the money is there to pay him or not, he will never abandon the site.
“He will continue to work and say, ‘Mr Minister, I believe in this government of Bola Tinubu. I will do everything, and I know that at the end of the day, I will be paid.’
“Mr President, it is rare these days to find people who will commit their money and carry out this kind of assignment,” Wike said.
Earlier, Mr Abdulkadir Zulkiflu, Coordinator of the Satellite Towns Development Department (STDD), said the road, which was awarded in August 2025, connects the Karu Interchange along the Abuja-Keffi Expressway to the Customs Clinic Junction.
Zulkiflu identified the other roads as DSS Road, NIA Road, EFCC Road, Hospital Road, and Old CBN Quarters Road, all within Karu town.
According to him, the successful completion of the project will significantly improve accessibility, ensure the smooth flow of traffic, provide an effective drainage system, and enhance the security of lives and property in the area.
“Karu is one of the most highly populated satellite towns in the FCT, and its proximity to the city centre has made it a preferred place of residence for many prominent Nigerians. With this road, in less than a 10-minute drive, you are already in the city centre.”
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