President Bola Tinubu has disclosed that he directed the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to provide road networks and other engineering infrastructure for the 3,112-unit Renewed Hope City in Karsana before residents could move into the estate.
The President, represented by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, made this known on Friday during the commissioning of the 10.5-kilometre access roads leading to the Renewed Hope Cities and Estates in Karsana West District, Abuja.
Tinubu said the completion of the road network fulfilled the directive he gave during the groundbreaking ceremony of the housing project, stressing that no housing development can function effectively without proper access roads and supporting infrastructure.
He noted that when the project was flagged off, he made it clear that roads and engineering facilities must be put in place to open up the district for development, insisting that housing without access serves no practical purpose.
The President explained that he assigned the responsibility to Wike, emphasising that civil servants, families, and investors could not be expected to occupy houses that were inaccessible.
He praised the FCT minister for responding swiftly and delivering on the assignment, saying the successful completion of the roads demonstrates what can be achieved when urgency is matched with quality execution.
According to Tinubu, the newly completed Arterial Roads N11, N16, N40, and Special Important Local Street 03 now connect Karsana West to the Outer Northern Expressway, making thousands of affordable housing units more accessible, secure, and habitable.
He commended Wike for what he described as the visible transformation of the FCT, noting that several previously abandoned projects have now been revived and completed under his leadership.
Tinubu also praised the Minister of State for the FCT, Mariya Mahmoud, alongside engineers and officials of the FCT Administration for ensuring the project was delivered on schedule and according to specification.
He further lauded Lubrik Construction Company for completing the project after it was awarded in February 2025, assuring contractors that his administration would continue to prioritise prompt payment for quality and timely delivery.
Earlier, Wike recalled that Karsana was largely inaccessible when Tinubu performed the groundbreaking for the Renewed Hope Estate in 2024, noting that the lack of roads had raised concerns among developers.
According to him, some investors feared their investments could lose value without proper road access, but he assured them the government would step in to address the challenge.
Wike said the project was made possible through prompt funding from the Federal Government and the commitment of the contractor to deliver within the agreed timeline.
He also announced that the FCT Administration would next Wednesday, July 8, officially flag off the construction of the Kaba-Kagini-Zaudna road following complaints from residents over the poor state of the road.
In her remarks, Mariya Mahmoud described the completion of the access roads as another major step in implementing Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, adding that the infrastructure would improve connectivity, stimulate economic activities, and expand access to affordable housing in the territory.
She also urged residents and stakeholders to protect and preserve public infrastructure for the benefit of current and future generations.
BACKSTORY:
The Renewed Hope Housing Programme is one of the flagship projects of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, designed to address Nigeria’s housing deficit by providing affordable homes for civil servants and low-income earners across the country.
The initiative forms part of the broader Renewed Hope Agenda, which focuses on infrastructure development, urban expansion, and improving living standards through increased access to housing and essential public services.
In the Federal Capital Territory, the programme has been positioned as a major step toward opening up new districts and reducing pressure on already congested parts of Abuja.
However, experts have consistently argued that housing projects without supporting infrastructure such as roads, water, and electricity often struggle to attract occupants, making access roads a critical part of the government’s urban development plans.
