President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has inaugurated the Wuye Bridge interchange, which links Wuse and Wuye Districts in the Federal Capital City.
Gatekeepers News reports that the Special Adviser, Media and Publicity to the President, Ajuri Ngelale made the announcement through a statement released on Thursday.
Speaking at the inauguration on Thursday, Tinubu reassured Nigerians of his administration’s aim to prioritize people’s welfare and make it a priority of his national development agenda.
Emphasizing that his administration views government as a continuum, Tinubu reaffirmed his commitment to building a nation where everyone is carried along.
He said “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.”
The president highlighted ongoing investments in essential services like water supply, electricity, and road networks, and stated that his administration has laid the groundwork for economic growth, social progress, and improved quality of life for residents of the Federal Capital Territory.
Tinubu said the completion of the Wuye project would immensely improve traffic flow within and around the district.
He added, “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.”
Tinubu commended the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, and his team for completing a project that was initiated in 2009.
He further expressed his willingness to make personal sacrifices for the welfare and prosperity of Nigerians.
Tinubu said “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.”
In his remarks, Wike said residents of the FCT had lost hope in the completion of the interchange bridge, linking the Wuye and Wuse districts, but they have a reason to rejoice now because of the President’s support.
Woke said “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.”
He highlighted the 15-year struggle to complete the bridge and the difficulties faced by people and businesses during this period, and added “Thanks to the President’s determination, we have restored hope with this project’s completion.”
Wike further said that the large number of projects being inaugurated in the FCT during President Tinubu’s first anniversary would not have been possible without the exclusion of the FCT from the Treasury Single Account.
He added “Moving us out of TSA made these achievements possible. I sincerely thank you, Mr. President, for this approval.”
The President also inaugurated the Defence Intelligence Agency’s new office complex in Abuja.
He was represented by Senate President Godswill Akpabio at the inauguration of the new DIA complex.
