President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has delivered what appeared to be his strongest public endorsement yet of the FCT minister, Nyesom Wike, affirming that the former Rivers State governor has justified the confidence placed in him to transform Abuja into a modern capital city.
Tinubu, speaking through Vice President Kashim Shettima during the commissioning of Collector Road CN2 (Emmanuel Okanla Boulevard) and adjoining road networks in Katampe District on Friday, applauded Nyesom Wike’s performance in executing vital infrastructural projects across the FCT.
He said, “When I gave him the assignment to make Abuja a true capital city, I knew his track record. Barrister Wike, you have not disappointed Mr. President.”
Tinubu further praised Wike for spearheading the construction of roads, water projects, judicial infrastructure and other urban renewal initiatives that have reshaped parts of the nation’s capital city within a short time frame.
“From transforming abandoned roads into new boulevards, to delivering water projects and judicial quarters, you work day and night. You do not give excuses; you give results. The people of the FCT call you ‘Mr. Project’ for a reason.”
Wike speaks on the CN2 Road
Recall that the FCT minister had earlier disclosed that the project was conceived to address a critical infrastructure gap within the fast developing Katampe District and to complement road networks already completed in neighbouring districts.
According to him, the decision to construct the road came following close observations that existing road projects in the area would remain incomplete without the missing link provided by the Road CN2.
Additionally, Wike noted that the road had already begun attracting significant private sector investment, particularly in the real estate sector, with numerous building projects springing up along the corridor.
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Meanwhile, Tinubu’s remarks comes few days after Wike’s earlier announcement that President Bola Tinubu would begin a multi-day commissioning of major infrastructure projects across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), today, June 9.
Speaking directly to reporters during a comprehensive site verification tour, he announced that the President will launch the infrastructure program by officially opening stage two of the Outer Southern Motorway (OSEX) main carriageways.
Nyesom Wike also highlighted that contractors have already achieved 100% completion on this vital section of the highway.
