Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has lauded the completion of an arterial road built by a Chinese firm in Abuja, the capital, saying that infrastructure development is essential to the country’s progress.
Tinubu on Wednesday commissioned the 3.64-km arterial road N16, built by CGC Nigeria Limited.
The commissioning was listed as one of the landmark projects of the Federal Capital Territory Administration, marking the president’s second year in office.
The N16 connects several parts of Abuja, along with accompanying interchanges and feeder roads in the Maitama District, one of the most sought-after neighborhoods in the city.
“What was once a missing link is now a modern, functional, and durable infrastructure, an artery fully realized,” Tinubu said, noting that the construction project affirmed his administration’s commitment to transformation under the Renewed Hope Agenda.
“This road will ease traffic congestion around Central Abuja and improve connectivity to developing districts such as Katampe, Jahi, and Bwari. It will stimulate housing and business growth while serving as a foundation for future city integration,” the president said.
Tinubu commended the smooth relocation of local communities and compensation of residents affected by the development, urging citizens to protect and use the infrastructure wisely to bring about growth, social integration, and economic opportunity.
Nigeria’s Federal Executive Council awarded the contract to CGC Nigeria in September 2024, and the construction commenced a month later. The project was completed in eight months, four months ahead of the one-year working period.
Zhong Xiang, managing director of CGC Nigeria, told Xinhua that the spirit of trust and friendship between China and Nigeria buoyed their confidence.
“Throughout the construction, we created over 1,300 direct and indirect jobs, significantly boosting local economic activities,” he said. “The completion of this road project reflects our commitment to excellence and aligns with the Nigerian president’s Renewed Hope Agenda on infrastructural development.” Enditem
Source: Xinhua
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