By Daniel Tyokua
President Bola Tinubu has directed the immediate construction and expansion of the Zaudna–Kaba–Kagini Road in the Abuja Municipal Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
He gave the directive on Thursday during the inauguration of the rehabilitated Old Keffi Road, which links Kado Fish Market to the Dei-Dei Junction through Life Camp, after noticing residents displaying banners highlighting the poor state of access roads in their communities.
Tinubu, represented by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, said the directive was aimed at ensuring that all communities benefit from the gains of the Renewed Hope Agenda.
He said the completion of the Old Keffi Road signalled the end of abandoned infrastructure projects in the FCT.
The President described the newly rehabilitated road as a practical demonstration of the government’s commitment to improving the daily lives of residents.
“We are not slowing down. Across the FCT, from the city centre to the area councils, we are building for inclusion, for safety, and for growth. Every district deserves access. Every citizen deserves to feel the impact of government where they are.
“When we assumed office under the Renewed Hope Agenda, we told Nigerians the era of abandoned projects in Abuja was over. Some doubted. Today, doubt has no ground to stand on.
“From Saburi 1 and 2 to this corridor, and to many others we began unveiling last month to mark the third anniversary of this administration, the pattern is clear: we identify the problem, we fund the solution, and we deliver.
“It gives me great honour today to inaugurate a road that restores dignity to daily movement.
“The fully rehabilitated about 17-kilometre Old Keffi Road, stretching from Kado Village through Life Camp to the Dei-Dei Junction on the Outer Northern Expressway, is now open for use. This is not a promise on paper. It is asphalt you can drive on, streetlights you can trust after dark, and drainage systems that serve both homes and markets.” Tinubu said.
In his remarks, the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, said the project fulfilled a long-standing promise made to residents and traders who had repeatedly appealed for the rehabilitation of the Old Keffi Road following the successful completion of the Saburi Road.
