President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Wednesday asked residents and business owners in the Federal Capital Territory(FCT), to fulfill their civic obligations by paying taxes, land charges and ground rents.
He said such compliance would enable the government to deliver more infrastructure projects across the territory.
He stated this during the commissioning of the full-scope development of Arterial Road N5 (Obafemi Awolowo Way), stretching from Life Camp Junction to Ring Road III in Dape District, Abuja.
Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, the president said infrastructure development must be driven by a partnership between government and citizens.
“To the residents and business owners enjoying this transformation, I urge you to meet your obligations. Pay your taxes. Clear your land fees and ground rents. Your compliance gives the FCT Administration the strength to build more roads like this one,” he said.
The president described the newly completed road as a critical economic corridor that would ease traffic congestion, improve connectivity and unlock investment opportunities within the nation’s capital.
Recalling the commissioning of the Gwarinpa I District section of the road in June 2025, Tinubu said his administration had fulfilled its promise to complete the remaining section.
“On that day, we made a pledge to you. We promised not to leave this vital artery half-done. Because the Renewed Hope Agenda is not about abandoned projects; it is about delivery from start to finish.
“And so today, we are back. We are back to close the circle. We are back to commission the Dape District Section of Arterial Road N5, from Life Camp Junction to Ring Road III,” he stated.
The president stated that the project was conceived, funded and completed under his administration, adding that it was awarded to Julius Berger Plc with a strict 15-month completion timeline after it was flagged off in October 2024.
He commended the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, describing him as the administration’s “Engine of Execution” and applauded Julius Berger for delivering quality work within schedule.
“Minister Wike, you and your team have shown what happens when political will meets accountability. We fund projects to see results, not to listen to grammar,” he added.
