By: Abba Onyekachukwu, Abuja.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially commissioned the newly constructed Collector Road CN2, popularly known as Zakari A. Kyari Street, which links Ahmadu Bello Way in Mabushi to Katampe District and other surrounding roads, according to a press statement from Rabi Musa Umaru, the Assistant Director Press Office of the Minister on Thursday.
The President, represented by Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, expressed delight at the completion of the road, highlighting its significance in urban development and improving citizens’ quality of life.
The road project is expected to significantly reduce traffic and travel time in the Katampe and Mabushi Districts. It will also enhance connectivity in the area, promoting economic growth and development. The President emphasized that the commissioning of the road is not just about opening a new thoroughfare, but about opening communities, supporting growth, and addressing the needs of future generations.
The President reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to investing in critical infrastructure that will positively impact citizens’ lives. He commended the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, for prioritizing infrastructure delivery and extending appreciation to CGC Nigeria Limited for the prompt and efficient execution of the project.
The FCT Minister, Barrister Wike, expressed gratitude to President Tinubu for his continued support and commended the contractor for completing the project ahead of schedule. He also underscored the economic impact of the new road, noting that property values in the area have significantly increased following its completion. The Minister appealed to residents to fulfill their civic duty by paying ground rents, emphasizing that these revenues are crucial for funding infrastructure development.
The Acting Executive Secretary of the FCDA, Engr. Richard Yunana Dauda, provided a technical overview of the project, explaining that the contract for Collector Road CN2 and other adjoining roads was awarded to provide engineering infrastructure in the Mabushi and Katampe Districts. The road is equipped with essential engineering infrastructure, including surface water drainage, culverts, wastewater drainage systems, water supply networks, telecommunication ducts, and street lighting.