President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the immediate expansion of road infrastructure to more communities in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), reaffirming his administration’s commitment to ending abandoned projects and extending development to underserved areas.

The President gave the directive on Thursday while commissioning the rehabilitated Old Keffi Road, which links Kado Fish Market to Dei-Dei Junction through Life Camp in Abuja. During the event, he also approved the construction of the Kaba–Kagini–Zaudna road after residents displayed banners highlighting the poor condition of access roads in their communities.

Represented by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Tinubu said the Renewed Hope Agenda was focused on ensuring that every district and community benefits from government projects.

He said the completion of the Old Keffi Road marked the end of abandoned infrastructure projects in the FCT, adding that the administration had consistently identified critical needs, provided funding and delivered completed projects.

According to the President, the rehabilitated road will improve mobility, reduce travel time, lower transportation costs and boost economic activities by connecting communities including Kado, Saburi, Gwagwa, Karmo, Idu and Dei-Dei to the Outer Northern Expressway.

Tinubu explained that the project was initiated after the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, informed him about the poor condition of the strategic road corridor. He noted that the Federal Executive Council subsequently approved the project, which was executed by Lubrik Construction Company Limited.

The President commended Wike for driving infrastructure development across the FCT, describing his performance as one marked by visible results and timely project delivery. He also praised the Minister of State for the FCT, Mariya Mahmoud, and the FCT Administration for completing the project on schedule without compromising quality.

He further noted that the integrated streetlights installed under the Light Up Abuja initiative would improve security and support night-time economic activities, while urging residents to protect public infrastructure by preventing vandalism and keeping drainage systems free of refuse.

Earlier, Wike said the project fulfilled a long-standing promise made to residents and traders who had appealed for the rehabilitation of the Old Keffi Road following the completion of the Saburi Road.

During the event, the minister invited residents of Kaba, Kagini and Zaudna, who had displayed banners requesting another road project, and announced that President Tinubu had approved immediate construction of the road.

Wike said the newly approved project reflects the objectives of the Renewed Hope Agenda, which seeks to restore hope through the provision of critical infrastructure, adding that construction would commence without delay.