Wike: Tinubu’s performance has shattered coalition gang up

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s performance has dismantled the gang-up by opposition politicians to form a coalition against him.

Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesome Wike said this yesterday during the inauguration of Arterial Road N16 in Katampe District, Abuja.

It was the second day of the inauguration of projects undertaken by the FCT in two years.

The President inaugurated the completed stretch of Shehu Shagari Way, linking the Nnamdi Azikiwe Expressway to Wole Soyinka Way through Katampe and adjoining districts.

The project, which includes a major interchange and access roads, is part of the Abuja master plan stalled for years before being revived under Wike’s leadership.

President Tinubu emphasised that his administration will continue to prioritise service delivery and national development over political grandstanding.

He said: “We will continue to build; we will continue to serve the people, no matter how much the naysayers pursue their politics.

“We did not ignore this project. We did not worry about protests. The government has played its part.”

Describing the project commissioning as a milestone, President Tinubu added: “This project represents more than a stretch of asphalt. It affirms our commitment to urban transformation under our Renewed Hope Agenda.

“What was once missing as a link is now a modern, functional and durable infrastructure.”

He praised Wike’s leadership and collaborative approach to delivering the project.

President Tinubu stressed: “Once again, I commend Wike and his team. He could not achieve this alone without collaboration as a team builder and a team player. You have proved that teamship is the hallmark of good leadership,” President Tinubu said.

The President said he would deploy infrastructure as a tool for national growth, social inclusion, and economic transformation.

He said: “Infrastructure is not a luxury; it is a necessity. It is the bedrock of national competitiveness, growth, social integration and economic opportunity.”

President Tinubu noted that Nigeria’s future lies in its ability to connect cities, communities, and industries with world-class infrastructure

He added: “There is no way industrialisation will flourish without good roads. The government is also investing in roads, rail, power, healthcare, education and digital infrastructure.

“This corridor was underdeveloped for years, despite its central role in the Abuja master plan. Today, that narrative has changed.

“This road will ease traffic congestion around Central Abuja and improve connectivity to developing districts

It will stimulate housing and business growth while serving as a foundation for future city integration.”

President Tinubu urged residents and stakeholders to take ownership of the new road and preserve it as a community asset.

He said: “The road belongs to the community and citizens of Abuja and us as the federal government. I urge you to protect it and use it wisely.”

The President thanked the FCT community for its cooperation during the road construction, including those who were relocated to make way for the project.

He said: “Thank you very much for the cooperation. We thank the Minister of FCT too for relocating your community with peace and good compensation.”