Tinubu to FCT Communities: Protect New Road, Era of Abandoned Projects Is Over

Tinubu to FCT Communities: Protect New Road, Era of Abandoned Projects Is Over
Says Every Public Fund Must Deliver Value
Gomani–Dafa–Yangoji Road Completed in Less Than One Year

President Bola Tinubu has urged residents of Gomani, Dafa and Yangoji communities in the Kwali Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to protect the newly commissioned Gomani–Dafa–Yangoji Road, declaring that the era of abandoned government projects has ended.

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Eko Hot Blog reports that being represented by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during the inauguration, Tinubu said the responsibility for preserving the road now rests with the benefiting communities, describing the infrastructure as a shared asset for present and future generations.

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Addressing the residents, the President said the road belongs to the people and should be protected from vandalism, encroachment and other activities capable of damaging it.

“To the royal fathers, community leaders, our farmers, our traders and the youths of Gomani, Dafa and Yangoji, this road is now yours. Guard it jealously,” he said.

Tinubu warned against encroaching on the road corridor, dumping refuse in drainage channels and vandalising public infrastructure, urging residents to use the road to improve farming, commerce and other economic activities.

“Do not allow encroachment on the rights of way. Keep the drains clear of filth and report any attempt to vandalise any section of this road. Use it to grow your farms, your businesses and secure the future of your children. Government has done its part; the next responsibility belongs to you,” he added.

The President reiterated his administration’s commitment to ensuring that government projects are completed and properly maintained, stressing that public funds must translate into tangible benefits for citizens.

“The era of starting projects only to abandon them is over. We will fund, complete and maintain the infrastructure we build. Every single naira of public funds must deliver value to Nigerians,” Tinubu said.

Tinubu to FCT Communities: Protect New Road, Era of Abandoned Projects Is Over

He noted that the newly completed road would improve access to markets, schools and healthcare facilities, reduce post-harvest losses, boost agricultural productivity and create more economic opportunities for rural communities.

Speaking at the event, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike said the project fulfilled President Tinubu’s directive that infrastructure development should extend beyond Abuja city centre to satellite communities.

According to Wike, the contract for the road was awarded in November 2025 and completed in less than one year.

“This road was awarded in November last year. Today is June 30, 2026. It was completed before 12 months. That tells you this is not rocket science. It is commitment by the administration and commitment by the contractor,” he said.

The minister commended the contractor for delivering the project on schedule and disclosed that the same firm is expected to complete the Gbazango (Arab Road) project in Kubwa, which is scheduled for inauguration next month.

Wike also revealed that President Tinubu directed the FCT Administration to consult host communities before selecting projects, ensuring that infrastructure interventions reflect the actual needs of residents.

He said traditional rulers in Kwali had repeatedly requested the construction of the A2–Pai, Pai–Gomani and Gomani–Dafa–Yangoji road corridor, adding that the administration had fulfilled all the commitments made to the communities.

The minister praised the traditional rulers for supporting the contractor throughout the construction period, noting that their cooperation contributed to the project’s timely completion.

The road inauguration forms part of the ongoing 31-day commissioning of projects executed by the FCT Administration under the Renewed Hope Agenda.