As a way of providing essential infrastructure and amenities that will
improve the quality of life of citizens.
The
President has
named the M18 road infrastructure in Guzape District, Abuja after renowned
novelist, Chinua Achebe.
According to two different
statements by the President’s Special Adviser on Media & Publicity, Chief
Ajuri Ngelale and Special Assistant to President Tinubu on Social Media,
Olusegun Dada on Saturday President Tinubu made the remarks at the inauguration
of engineering infrastructure in Guzape District Lot II in Abuja on Saturday.
Dada on his X post on Saturday
tweeted, “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Commissions the M18 road infrastructure
in Guzape District of Abuja. Names road after Nigerian Novelist and Poet, late
Professor Chinua Achebe.”
Ngelale in his statement said the president also commended the
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, for providing
exceptional leadership at a trying time for the country.
Tinubu said, “Minister Nyesom
Wike has provided exceptional leadership at a trying time for the country. It
has been a very challenging time for us in the country. We are still retooling
and rejigging our financial system to bring prosperity and relief to the people
of this country.
“You have demonstrated the
capacity to build a team, lead a team, and deliver on promises. I commend you,
well done.
“To all of you here, to the District Head of Guzape, and the
representatives, litigation is not the answer. Compensation is the answer.
“Development that is focused on
the people for economic prosperity and benefits is what we should pursue.
“Of what value is a swathe of
land that is blocked by hills and rocks, and that is inaccessible. Let us talk
to our people and come together to help build Nigeria.
“I stand here as President; I
do not have a plot of land here (Guzape District). But I have the people’s
support and the mandate to deliver good quality of life and a living
environment.
“That should be enough for all
of us to share in the joy of commitment, dedication, perseverance, and the
little gifts God has endowed us.”
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Tinubu also
emphasised that his commitment to providing infrastructure across the country
is not for personal enrichment or aggrandizement.
The president also commended the contractor handling the
project, Gilmor Engineering Limited, saying that the project speaks for itself.
In his remarks,
the Minister of FCT explained that the contract initially awarded in 2003 at
the cost of N14 billion was divided into Lots 1 and 2 to Messrs Dantata &
Sawoe Construction Company Nigeria Limited and Messrs Gilmor Engineering
Limited.
“Dantata had left the site for long. We had to bring them back
after the President approved a memorandum to that effect,” Wike said.
The Minister also disclosed that the development of the
district, which covers 32km of road, had been fraught with litigations, which,
however, did not deter the progress of the project.
He said shortly before the present administration assumed
office, the cost of the project was revised to N18.17 billion.
Wike commended the President for not abandoning the project
owing to his belief in government as a continuum.
“Since I assumed office as FCT Minister in August 2023, you have
never interfered with our work. We are sincerely happy that you gave us the
free hand to work,” he said.
The FCT Minister, who appealed to the President to name major
roads in Guzape District after literary giants, Chinua Achebe and JP Clark,
hinted that the ‘diplomatic area’ in the district will be completed within one
year.
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