Tinubu Flags Off Construction of Access Road from Tunga Madaki to Abuja-Kaduna Highway

President Tinubu Flags Off Construction of Access Road

President Bola Tinubu has flagged off the official construction of the access road from Tunga Madaki to the Abuja-Kaduna Road by Zuba, marking a major milestone in the integration of satellite communities into the Federal Capital Territory.

The project, which is part of the Renewed Hope Administration's efforts to improve infrastructure in the FCT, will provide a direct link between Tunga Madaki and the Abuja-Kaduna highway, easing the pressure on commuters and creating alternative routes for those traveling to and from Abuja.

According to President Tinubu, the road will not only improve the lives of residents in Tunga Madaki and surrounding communities but also boost economic activities in the area. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony, the president said, "Infrastructure is not just concrete and asphalt. It is the bridge between potential and prosperity, and that is the core of the Renewed Hope Agenda," adding that the project is a direct continuation of his administration's efforts to develop the FCT.

The president commended the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Barrister Nyesom Wike, for his leadership and commitment to delivering projects on time and within budget. He said, "The administration is seeing a return to planning, a rejection of abandoned projects, and a focus on results that citizens can feel."

### Key Facts

• The access road will connect Tunga Madaki to the Abuja-Kaduna highway, easing the pressure on commuters and creating alternative routes for those traveling to and from Abuja.
• The project is part of the Renewed Hope Administration's efforts to improve infrastructure in the FCT and bridge the gap between satellite communities and the city center.
• The road is expected to boost economic activities in the area and improve the lives of residents in Tunga Madaki and surrounding communities.
• President Tinubu has commended the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Barrister Nyesom Wike, for his leadership and commitment to delivering projects on time and within budget.
• The project is seen as a major milestone in the integration of satellite communities into the FCT and a key step towards achieving the Renewed Hope Administration's vision for the territory.

### Minister Wike Speaks on Project's Significance The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Barrister Nyesom Wike, said the project is a significant step towards integrating satellite communities into the FCT. He recalled that the initiative followed a request from the area council chairman that residents traveling from Zuba to Abuja were being made to pass through Gwagwalada. "When after the Area Council election, the chairman approached me and said, sir, coming from Zuba to Abuja, you need to pass Gwagwalada. And I said, well, what do we do? He said it will require us to continue from this Tunga Madaki down to the Abuja-Kaduna Highway," Wike said.

### Project's Timeline and Future Plans The project is expected to be completed within the next 12 months, with a team of engineers and construction workers already on site. President Tinubu has pledged to continue working with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory and other stakeholders to ensure the project is completed on time and within budget. The president said, "We will continue to work tirelessly to deliver quality projects that will improve the lives of Nigerians and take our country to the next level," adding that the Renewed Hope Administration is committed to building a better future for all Nigerians.