President Bola Tinubu urged residents and businesses in the Federal Capital Territory on Wednesday to pay their taxes, ground rentals, and other statutory levies, stating that government revenue is crucial to supporting infrastructure development in the nation’s capital.
He made the call during the commissioning of Arterial Road N5, which connects Life Camp Junction to Ring Road III in Abuja’s Dape District. The project is expected to improve access to various emerging settlements and the Idu Industrial District.
The president, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, emphasized the importance of citizens supporting government initiatives by complying with tax and land payment commitments.
“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 stated that the road project represented his administration’s commitment to completing important infrastructure rather than abandoning it midway.
He recalled a vow made at the 2025 inauguration of an earlier segment of the road.
“On that day, I pledged 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,” the President stated.
Tinubu stated that the project was granted in October 2024 and completed within the specified time frame, citing it as evidence of a new approach to public works.
He stated that the new corridor would ease transportation between Dape, Karmo, Gwarinpa, Kado, Mbora, and Idu, as well as create economic prospects by improving connectivity to industrial and commercial centers.
“Beyond that, this road opens a direct gateway to the Idu Industrial District. That means lower logistics costs for businesses, new investment, and more jobs for our people,” he said.
The president also commended the FCT minister, Nyesom Wike, for driving infrastructure delivery in the territory.
“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 stated.
Earlier, Wike stated that the scope of project delivery in the FCT has increased dramatically since the start of the Tinubu government and that this year’s anniversary celebrations will include a record number of project inaugurations.
“On June 24, 2024, when we had the first anniversary of Mr. President, we took nine days for the commissioning of projects.
“On the second anniversary, we took 19 days. To the glory of God, in this third year, we are touching 31 days of commissioning of projects,” Wike said.
According to him, infrastructure development is no longer limited to the city center, and satellite areas are increasingly seeing increased government involvement.
The minister also dismissed objections about compensation for demolitions carried out for the project, stating that all qualifying property owners had received cash.
The inauguration is part of activities marking the third anniversary of the Tinubu administration.
