By Opeyemi Adelakun
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to extending the infrastructure transformation witnessed in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to other parts of the country as part of efforts to promote economic growth and improve connectivity.
Tinubu gave the assurance on Tuesday in Abuja while inaugurating the newly completed Transitway N2 linking the Central Business District to Wuse District, including two bridges, constructed by the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA).
Represented at the ceremony by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, the President said his administration would continue to invest in roads, bridges, railways and other critical infrastructure to ensure balanced development across Nigeria.
He described the project as a practical demonstration of the Renewed Hope Agenda, which is focused on creating economic opportunities, driving sustainable growth and improving the quality of life of citizens.
According to him, the newly completed road will reduce traffic congestion, improve urban mobility and create new commercial opportunities between strategic districts of the nation’s capital.
Tinubu added that the Transitway is a vital component of the Abuja Master Plan and is expected to significantly cut travel time for commuters and businesses operating within the city.
The President also commended the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, for spearheading ongoing infrastructure development in Abuja in line with the city’s master plan.
Speaking at the event, Wike described the Transitway as a strategic transport corridor connecting Wuse District with the Central Business District, stressing that the project would improve movement within the capital.
He attributed the FCTA’s recent achievements in infrastructure delivery to the support of President Tinubu, particularly the decision to remove the administration from the Treasury Single Account (TSA), which he said enhanced access to funding for developmental projects.
The minister disclosed that more completed projects would be unveiled before the conclusion of the ongoing project inauguration programme on July 17.
He also assured residents that newly constructed roads yet to appear on digital navigation platforms would soon be integrated to improve ease of movement across the city.
Also speaking, the Minister of State for the FCT, Dr Mariya Mahmoud, described the completed Transitway as a strategic investment aimed at boosting connectivity, economic development and urban efficiency.
She said the project reflects the administration’s determination to build a modern, functional and inclusive capital city.
Earlier, the Acting Executive Secretary of the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), Richard Dauda, explained that the project was awarded in October 2025 as the first major implementation of the Transitway concept contained in the Abuja Master Plan.
According to Dauda, the corridor was designed to accommodate both road and rail transportation as part of an integrated mass transit system connecting the city centre, districts and satellite towns.
He added that the Transitway forms part of a broader transportation network planned for Abuja, with the northern corridor covering about 52 kilometres and the southern corridor extending nearly 64 kilometres upon completion.
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