Cheers erupted in Kubwa, Abuja, as residents showered praise on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the ongoing road revolution in satellite towns, with FCT Minister, Barr. Nyesom Wike, declaring that the projects are fast reshaping communities across the capital.
During an inspection of the Kubwa–Gbazango Road, popularly known as Arab Road, Wike expressed excitement over the speed and quality of work, revealing that key projects will be ready for commissioning during the President’s third anniversary.
“You can see that the job is going on well. What impressed me so much is that it is being handled by a local contractor—and you can see the quality,” Wike said.
“The contractor has shown that given the opportunity, our local firms can compete with foreign companies,” he added, praising Abdul Val Nigeria Ltd for delivering on the Karu township road project.
The minister listed major ongoing projects to include the Karu township roads, Apo–Karshi Road, and the Kubwa–Gbazango Road, assuring residents that more roads will be opened up to ease movement and boost development in satellite towns.
Wike also reaffirmed his commitment to making Abuja cleaner, more organized, and better connected through aggressive infrastructure drive and urban renewal.
Residents, clearly impressed, did not hold back their excitement.
One of them, Prosper Onyenaucheya, hailed Wike’s performance, saying the impact of the projects is already being felt.
“You are doing a very wonderful work and the work is going fast. We thank you for the speed of light with which this work is going. Thank you very much, Mr Project—we have felt your presence!” he said.
He added that the minister’s efforts have boosted the image of President Tinubu’s administration, insisting Nigerians will miss the government when its tenure ends.
“The truth is you have helped promote the scorecard of our President. You are doing well. Nigerians will miss this administration because of your work,” he declared.
Wike further assured that the Kubwa–Gbazango Road will also be delivered in June, signaling more relief for residents who have long endured poor road networks.
With bulldozers roaring and roads taking shape, many now believe the long-neglected satellite towns are finally getting the attention they deserve.
