Tinubu: We’ll ensure governance doesn’t discriminate

President Bola Tinubu says his administration is committed to ensuring that everyone feel included in the nation’s development.

Tinubu spoke in Abuja on Tuesday while inaugurating the newly constructed collector road CN-8 (Asuquo Okon street) and other connected roads in the Dakibiyu district.

The road stretches from arterial road N-5 (Obafemi Awolowo way) in Jabi district to the arterial road N-1 (Olushegun Obasanjo Way) in Dakibiyu district.

Represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, Tinubu said his administration remained steadfast in supporting the federal capital territory administration (FCTA).

He added that the nation’s capital must reflect the strength and dignity of all who call it home.

“We are determined to ensure that development knows no postcode, that governance does not discriminate, and that the dignity of our citizens is not defined by their geography,” Tinubu said.

“We will continue to provide the resources, policy backing, and institutional cooperation needed to ensure that projects like this are delivered on time and to the highest standards. Our goal is to build a capital that works for everyone.

“So, as we commission this road, let it be a symbol not just of connectivity but of commitment, not just of movement but of momentum”.

The president said there is no louder proof of a government’s seriousness than the modernisation of its cities.

“When a city works, when its roads are paved, when its lights are on, and when its traffic flows smoothly, it tells the world that its government is not just present but purposeful,” he said.

“Infrastructure, after all, is not just about concrete and steel. It is the most persuasive advertisement of leadership, order, and vision.

“A modern city inspires confidence, attracts investment, and most importantly, restores the dignity of those who call it home.

“That is why today’s occasion is not just about commissioning a road; it is a grand reassurance that cities must work for their people and that a functioning capital is the foundation upon which a functioning nation is built.”

Nyesom Wike, the FCT minister, thanked the Tinubu-led federal executive council (FEC) for approving the project, which began in October 2024.

He noted that the project became necessary due to the terrible state of the road leading to several government institutions being in the area.