FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has announced a 31-day inauguration of completed infrastructure projects in Abuja to commemorate President Bola Tinubu's third year in office. The events will begin on June 8 and span across the city centre and satellite towns. Wike made the announcement after inspecting several project sites on Thursday, including the Jahi-Wuye interchange, the Airport Road to Kuje, and the Kuje-Gwagwalada Road.
The minister confirmed that major infrastructure projects in the FCT are now 100 per cent completed. He praised the work carried out by contractors Arab Contractors and Gilmor, noting improved road connectivity and reduced travel times. Wike said commuters can now travel from the city centre to Kuje in under 25 minutes. He also inspected the Abuja City Gate, currently being rehabilitated by Julius Berger, and directed that it be fully illuminated at night to enhance its aesthetic appeal.
The Outer Southern Expressway was also certified by Wike, who described the engineering quality as evidence of active governance in the FCT. He attributed the progress to President Tinubu's "Renewed Hope Agenda," stating that the transformation reflects the administration's commitment to delivering democratic dividends. "When you do something and people are happy with what you are doing, you will also be happy," Wike said. He added that the ongoing projects are rewriting the story of the nation's capital.
Nyesom Wike claims 100 per cent completion of Abuja projects while announcing a 31-day inauguration to mark a presidential anniversary that falls three years after Tinubu took office. The timing links infrastructure delivery to a political milestone rather than public need. Residents are expected to celebrate a transformation that was rolled out years after the administration began. If the projects were finished now, it raises why they were not ready before the anniversary date.
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