President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on residents and business owners in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to fulfil their civic responsibilities by paying taxes, land charges and ground rents, saying compliance would enable the government to deliver more infrastructure projects across Abuja.
Tinubu made the appeal on Wednesday during the commissioning of the full-scope development of Arterial Road N5 (Obafemi Awolowo Way), which stretches from Life Camp Junction to Ring Road III in Dape District, Abuja.
Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, the President said sustainable infrastructure development depends on a strong 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.
Tinubu described the newly completed road as a strategic economic corridor that would ease traffic congestion, improve connectivity and stimulate investment within the nation’s capital.
The President recalled that the Gwarinpa I District section of the road was commissioned in June 2025 and noted that 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.
According to the President, the project was conceived, funded and completed under his administration after it was awarded to Julius Berger Plc and flagged off in October 2024 with a 15-month completion timeline.
Tinubu commended the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, for driving infrastructure delivery in the territory.
He described Wike as the administration’s “Engine of Execution” and praised Julius Berger for completing the project 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,” the President said.
He reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to completing critical infrastructure projects under the Renewed Hope Agenda to improve mobility, boost economic activities and enhance the quality of life of residents.
