RismadarVoice Reporters
June 17, 2026
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared that Abuja is becoming safer and more livable, stating that criminal hideouts are disappearing while social and economic activities are gradually returning to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
The President asserted this on Friday while commissioning the Collector Road CN2, linking Arterial Road N16 to Arterial Road N20, including ILS 5, in Katampe District, Abuja.
Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, Tinubu said the newly completed road and accompanying infrastructure projects are improving security, mobility and the quality of life of residents in the nation’s capital.
“My fellow residents of Abuja, we did not stop at the road. We installed solar streetlights. Today, Katampe is safer at night. Abuja’s real life is coming back. Criminal hideouts are disappearing. That is what good governance delivers: security, mobility and dignity,” the President said.
He noted that the road connects Katampe and Mabushi districts to major transportation networks, easing movement and reducing traffic congestion for residents and businesses.
According to the President, the project is a clear demonstration of the achievements of his administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which is focused on infrastructure development, economic recovery and improved living conditions for Nigerians.
“Indeed, this road is a testament to the Renewed Hope Agenda. Nigeria is working again. The economy we met was gloomy. Today, you see transformation. A road like CN2 is more than concrete; it is hope. It tells every Nigerian that government can deliver,” he stated.
Tinubu said the road would eliminate hours lost in traffic, reduce transportation challenges and improve access to homes, markets and commercial centres within the district.
The President also used the occasion to commend the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, for what he described as exceptional performance in transforming Abuja through infrastructure development.
Recalling his decision to appoint Wike as FCT Minister, Tinubu said he was aware of the former Rivers State governor’s track record and confidence in his ability to deliver results.
“Wike, you have not disappointed Nigerians. From abandoned roads to new boulevards, from water projects to judicial quarters, you work day and night. You do not give excuses. You give results. The people of the FCT call you ‘Mr. Project’ for a reason,” the President said.
He thanked residents of Katampe and Mabushi for their patience and cooperation during the construction period, urging them to protect public infrastructure and support government efforts through the payment of taxes and ground rents.
“Government cannot do it alone. Support your community. Protect this infrastructure. Do not vandalise the streetlights. If you see destruction, report it. This road is yours. Guard it for your children,” he charged.
Earlier, FCT Minister Wike described infrastructure as the backbone of development and good governance, stressing that no society can achieve meaningful progress without sustained investment in critical projects.
He urged residents to fulfil their civic obligations, particularly the payment of taxes and ground rents, to enable government to sustain ongoing development across the territory.
Wike also expressed appreciation to President Tinubu and Vice President Shettima for providing the leadership and financial support that have enabled the execution of major infrastructure projects in Abuja.
Also speaking, Minister of State for the FCT, Mariya Mahmoud Bunkure, described the commissioning of the road as another significant milestone under the Renewed Hope Agenda, noting that it reflects the administration’s commitment to improving the lives of residents.
The commissioning forms part of a series of infrastructure projects being inaugurated by the Federal Government across the FCT as part of efforts to modernise the capital city and stimulate economic growth.
