“No More Dead Ends”: Tinubu flags off 16km old Keffi road, okays new Zaudna-Kaba-Kagini link for FCT

Favour Ishember, Abuja

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered an immediate rollout of more road projects across more FCT communities, insisting his government will keep pushing development into neglected areas and permanently close the chapter on stalled projects in Abuja.

He gave the instruction on Thursday while unveiling the fully upgraded 16km Old Keffi Road. The route runs from Kado Fish Market, cuts through Life Camp, and terminates at Dei-Dei Junction. The same event saw him greenlight work on the Zaudna-Kaba-Kagini Road after locals showed banners drawing attention to the bad condition of their community access routes.

Senate President Godswill Akpabio stood in for the President at the commissioning on Gwagwa Rail Station Road in Abuja. Tinubu, through Akpabio, said his government is fixed on making sure every district and community feels the benefits of the Renewed Hope Agenda.

“We are not slowing down. Across the FCT, from the centre to the area councils, we are building for inclusion, for safety and for growth. Every district deserves access. Every citizen deserves to feel the impact of government where they are,” he stated.

Tinubu said the completion of Old Keffi Road marks the end of abandoned infrastructure in the FCT.

“When we assumed office under the Renewed Hope Agenda, we told Nigerians the era of abandoned projects in Abuja was over. Some doubted. Today, doubt has no ground to stand on.

“From Saburi 1 and 2, to this corridor and to many others we started unveiling last month to mark the third anniversary of this administration, the pattern is clear: we identify the pain, we fund the solution, and we deliver.”

He described the rehabilitated road as proof of government’s commitment to ease residents’ daily movement.

“It gives great honour today to open a road that restores dignity to daily movement.

“The fully rehabilitated 15-kilometre Old Keffi Road, from Kado Village through Life Camp to Dei-Dei Junction by the Outer Northern Expressway, is now open for use. This is not a promise on paper. It is asphalt you can drive on, lights you can trust after dark, and drainages that serve both homes and markets.”

According to him, the job started after FCT Minister Barr. Nyesom Wike briefed him on the terrible state of the key economic corridor serving Kado, Saburi, Gwagwa, Karmo, Idu and Dei-Dei.

“He brought the report to me. We acted,” the President said. The Federal Executive Council then gave approval and handed the contract to Lubrik Construction Company Limited because of its track record.

“Under this government, we do not reward patronage. We reward competence. If you deliver, you get more work. If you fail, you are out. Lubrik has delivered again.”

Tinubu applauded Wike for turning the FCT around with visible projects.

“Minister, you have turned the FCT into a site of visible results. You inspect, you decide, you follow through. You have matched development in the city centre with development in the districts and area councils so that no community is left behind.

“‘Mr. Projects’ is not a slogan. It is the record of roads opened, lights installed and deadlines met. I trust you. I rely on you. And Abuja is better because you are at the wheel.”

He also recognized Minister of State for FCT, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, and the FCT Administration for completing the project on time and without cutting corners.

The President called the road “an economic artery” that will cut travel time, reduce transport costs and boost trade by connecting Kado, Saburi, Gwagwa, Karmo, Idu and Dei-Dei straight to the Outer Northern Expressway.

He noted that streetlights installed under the Light Up Abuja programme will strengthen security and support night commerce.

Tinubu told residents to safeguard the assets by avoiding vandalism of streetlights and by not dumping waste in drains.

“This infrastructure belongs to you. Guard it. Do not vandalise streetlights. Do not block drains with refuse. Report any damage early.”

Earlier, FCT Minister, Barr Nyesom Wike said the project kept a long-standing pledge to residents and traders who had pressed for Old Keffi Road’s rehab after Saburi Road was completed.

He recalled that during the Area Council campaign, traders asked him to tell President Tinubu that finishing the road would win their lasting gratitude.

“They told me, ‘Please tell Mr. President, if he completes this road for us, Mr. President should go home and sleep with his two eyes closed,’” Wike said.

The minister said that promise is now delivered with the road’s commissioning.

In a standout moment, Wike called forward residents of Kaba, Kagini and Zaudna who were holding banners asking for another road. He then declared that President Tinubu had approved immediate action.

“I have told the Executive Secretary of the FCDA to direct Lubrik Construction Company to move to this area immediately and construct the road,” Wike announced.

He said the move captures the core of the Renewed Hope Agenda.

“The whole essence of the Renewed Hope Agenda is to bring back hope where people have lost hope. Once Mr. President becomes aware of critical infrastructure needs that will improve connectivity and economic activities, he acts.”

Wike thanked Tinubu for approving Old Keffi Road and promised that work on the newly approved road will start right away.

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