President Bola Ahmed Tinubu praised Federal Capital Territory Administration leaders for building new infrastructure that helps businesses and housing grow. The president spoke Tuesday when officials opened a new section of the Inter Northern Expressway. Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin delivered Tinubu's remarks at the ceremony. The road connects Ring Road III to the Outer Northern Expressway across 16 kilometers. Tinubu said the project matches his administration's development goals.
The new road will cut traffic delays and help economic growth throughout Abuja. Tinubu called the project more than just pavement and described it as progress for his Renewed Hope program. Government plans similar infrastructure work across Nigeria to serve all regions equally. The president wants roads, railways and bridges that support business development. Officials believe better transportation networks will attract more investment to the capital.
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike said contractors first received the project contract during 2014 for 7 billion naira. Workers finished construction at a final cost of 31 billion naira because of inflation and design updates. Wike noted that nearby Industrial Park development will benefit from improved access. The park could provide 40,000 direct jobs when operations begin fully. Good roads bring investors who need reliable infrastructure for their businesses.
The expressway represents one section of a larger 32.5-kilometer highway planned from Maitama to the Outer Northern Expressway. Federal Capital Development Authority officials expect the complete route to feature 10 lanes. Construction continues on remaining portions of the major transportation corridor.
The new road will cut traffic delays and help economic growth throughout Abuja. Tinubu called the project more than just pavement and described it as progress for his Renewed Hope program. Government plans similar infrastructure work across Nigeria to serve all regions equally. The president wants roads, railways and bridges that support business development. Officials believe better transportation networks will attract more investment to the capital.
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike said contractors first received the project contract during 2014 for 7 billion naira. Workers finished construction at a final cost of 31 billion naira because of inflation and design updates. Wike noted that nearby Industrial Park development will benefit from improved access. The park could provide 40,000 direct jobs when operations begin fully. Good roads bring investors who need reliable infrastructure for their businesses.
The expressway represents one section of a larger 32.5-kilometer highway planned from Maitama to the Outer Northern Expressway. Federal Capital Development Authority officials expect the complete route to feature 10 lanes. Construction continues on remaining portions of the major transportation corridor.
