President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s commitment to opening up the economies of rural communities in the Federal Capital Territory through the construction of more rural roads.

Mr Tinubu made the commitment in Abuja on Friday while inaugurating the newly constructed 10-kilometre Kabusa-Ketti Road in the Abuja Municipal Area Council to celebrate his second year in office.

Seven communities were connected by the stretch of the road, which began from Kabusa and terminated at Ketti.

Represented by the speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, Mr Tinubu added that his administration was committed to bringing tangible change in rural areas across the country.

He said the 10km Kabusa-Ketti Road may appear modest in the eyes of some, but for the people of the area and the surrounding communities, “it is transformational.”

“This vital infrastructure connects communities of large economic potential and affirms our administration’s commitment to equitable development across every corner of our nation.

“This road not only eases mobility; it enhances trade; it improves access to schools and healthcare, and it ensures that rural and peri-urban communities are not left behind in the march towards progress. This project aligns fairly with the ‘Renewal Hope Agenda’ of my administration, which places people at the centre of governance.

“We believe that good governance is not theory; it is action reflected in the daily lives of the people. Our government remains steadfast in its resolve to deliver on critical infrastructure: roads, schools, hospitals, power and digital access, not only in city centres but also in the smaller communities that form the backbone of our nation,” he said.

Mr Tinubu assured rural communities in FCT and across the country of more life-impacting projects to come.

He commended FCT Minister Nyesom Wike for a job well done and for delivering the project to the satisfaction of the people.

Earlier, Mr Wike stated that the project was awarded to a local contractor, who began executing it in December 2024.

“The importance of the road is why you see the community members coming out in their numbers to celebrate, and that is what the government owes to the people.

“When the government does its work, you will see the reflection in the faces of the people. I am sure this is the first time the people of Ketti are getting government attention,” he said.

Shortly after the project inauguration, Mr Wike visited the Wassa District to inspect the permanent site allocated for the relocation of Apo Mechanics’ traders and dealers.

(NAN)