President Tinubu Inaugurates Wuye Flyover, Emphasizes Inclusive Development

 

President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration's commitment to prioritizing the welfare of all Nigerians, emphasizing that this will be central to his national development strategy. On Thursday, he made this clear at the inauguration of the Wuye bridge interchange, which connects the Wuse and Wuye Districts in the Federal Capital City (FCC).

 

During the ceremony, President Tinubu reiterated his vision of building an inclusive nation where no one is left behind, stressing that governance is a continuous process. "The best way to achieve greatness is to look forward, aspire for great results, and not be hindered by obstacles. We must see opportunities in obstacles and seize them," he stated.

 

Highlighting ongoing investments in essential services such as water supply, electricity, and road networks, President Tinubu mentioned that his administration has set the stage for economic growth, social progress, and an improved quality of life for the residents of the Federal Capital Territory.

 

He noted that the completion of the Wuye project would significantly enhance traffic flow within and around the district. "This facility enhances the security of our people, making them the central focus of our development efforts, which is the essence of democracy. Our determination to succeed and extend happiness to the teeming population, and bring about prosperity and tangible value of immense proportions to our people is the primary objective of this government," he added.

 

President Tinubu also commended FCT Minister Barrister Nyesom Wike and his team for completing a project that was initiated in 2009. He expressed his willingness to make personal sacrifices for the welfare and prosperity of Nigerians. "Your resilience, patience, and unwavering support have been instrumental in making this possible. Projects and results are not realized by chance. They come through thoughtful planning and execution. I am very proud of this achievement," he said.

 

In his remarks, Barrister Wike mentioned that residents of the FCT had lost hope in the completion of the interchange bridge linking Wuye and Wuse districts. "The FCT is working due to the President’s significant support. This project, initially awarded in 2009 at a cost of N34 billion, was revised to N74 billion before this administration took office on May 29, 2023," the Minister said.

 

He highlighted the 15-year struggle to complete the bridge and the difficulties faced by people and businesses during this period. "Thanks to the president’s determination, we have restored hope with this project’s completion," Wike added. He also credited the success of various projects in the FCT during President Tinubu’s first year in office to the exclusion of the FCT from the Treasury Single Account (TSA). "Moving us out of TSA made these achievements possible. I sincerely thank you, Mr. President, for this approval," Barrister Wike concluded. 

Additionally, President Tinubu inaugurated the new office complex for the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) in Abuja. Representing him at the inauguration of the new DIA complex was Senate President Godswill Akpabio.