President Bola Tinubu on Monday inaugurated the 15-kilometre A2–Pai Town Road in Kwali Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory. The road is part of the 150 kilometres completed or ongoing across the six Area Councils since May 29, 2023.
President Tinubu emphasised the importance of rural connectivity in driving national growth and prosperity.
Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, revealed this in a statement he signed on Monday.
“Infrastructure means nothing if it is not developed for the benefit of the people. The true value of this progress lies in how it lifts lives and expands opportunity. And indeed, this administration will continue prioritising infrastructure development in all zones,” President Tinubu stated.
He lauded the FCT Minister for prioritising rural development.
“You are doing commendable work in the underserved rural areas. We will ensure that development is not one-sided but balanced, inclusive, and aimed at improving lives.
“The commissioning of this newly constructed road, from the A2 junction on the Abuja–Lokoja expressway to Pai Town, is symbolic and strategic. It is symbolic because it represents Renewed Hope.
“It is strategic because it opens a new corridor for agriculture, commerce, education, and mobility—all of which are essential to strengthening our national economy from the grassroots up,” he said.
President Tinubu called on the Pai community to take ownership of the road and preserve it for local growth.
“Let this road serve as a pathway to growth and a bridge to a better life for farmers, traders, students, and youth,” he said.
He also noted that on his way to Pai from Sheda after inaugurating 2000 tractors for mechanised farming, he observed the pressing need for grain farmers and livestock owners to establish grazing opportunities and do what is necessary to improve productivity.
“We will help you. We will work with you. We will convert what used to be a liability and a source of conflict into a means of prosperity,” the President said.
Minister Wike said 150 kilometres of roads have been completed or are in progress across all six Area Councils of the FCT since the beginning of the Tinubu administration.
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