Tinubu Commends Wike's Infrastructure Push in Abuja During Road Project Launch

President Bola Tinubu has expressed satisfaction with the performance of Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike, crediting him with advancing infrastructure development across Abuja. The president made these remarks during a Friday inauguration event for the Emmanuel Okanla Boulevard road project in the Katampe district, part of a broader infrastructure programme in the nation's capital.

Vice President Kashim Shettima represented the president at the ceremony, which featured an eight-day marathon of project commissionings marking Tinubu's three years in office. The initiatives highlighted include completed road networks and water supply schemes designed to improve connectivity and services across the FCT.

Tinubu indicated that when he appointed Wike to oversee the capital's administration, he was confident in the minister's track record and expected tangible results. The president noted that Wike has fulfilled this mandate by converting disused stretches into functioning boulevards and delivering water infrastructure projects, while maintaining operational momentum regardless of constraints.

Wike's tenure has also been framed around improving Abuja's security posture and economic prospects. According to the sources, the president observed that social life in the capital has gradually shifted, with the city's criminal reputation diminishing in parallel with the delivery of governance services and security improvements, though the specific metrics for these claims were not detailed in the available accounts.