President Tinubu Unveils Gomani-Dafa-Yangoji Road, Says Rural Communities Will Not Be Left Behind

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday commissioned the 13-kilometre Gomani-Dafa-Yangoji Road in Kwali Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), describing the project as part of his administration's commitment to bridging the infrastructure gap between Abuja's urban centre and its rural communities. Represented by Senate President Godswill Akpabio at the inauguration, Tinubu said the road, completed in less than a year under the Renewed Hope Agenda, demonstrates the government's determination to ensure that development reaches every part of the FCT. He said the project would improve access to markets, schools, hospitals and other essential services for residents of Gomani, Dafa and Yangoji, while boosting agriculture by making it easier for farmers to transport produce to urban markets. The President stressed that Abuja should not be divided between modern city districts and neglected rural settlements, adding that infrastructure development remains central to improving livelihoods and expanding economic opportunities. Tinubu also noted that the road was constructed with modern drainage systems and streetlights to enhance safety, support commercial activities and reduce post-harvest losses. He urged traditional rulers, youths and residents to protect the facility from vandalism and encroachment. Commending FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, the President praised his commitment to implementing the administration's vision of balanced development across the capital territory. He also acknowledged the contributions of Minister of State for the FCT, Mariya Mahmoud, officials of the FCT Administration and contractor Zeberced Limited for delivering the project ahead of schedule. Reaffirming his administration's policy on public infrastructure, Tinubu declared that the era of abandoned government projects was over, promising that projects initiated with public funds would be completed and properly maintained.

Earlier, Wike disclosed that the contract was awarded in November 2025 and completed within nine months, ahead of its 12-month completion period. He explained that the project was selected after consultations with the Kwali Area Council chairman and traditional rulers, who identified priority roads needed to improve security, transportation and economic activities in the area. Describing the road as the fourth rural infrastructure project commissioned to mark the administration's third anniversary, Wike said its timely completion reflects the government's commitment to delivering results rather than making promises. Also speaking, the Coordinator of the Satellite Towns Development Department, Abdulkadir Zulkiflu, said the road was constructed to approved engineering standards and forms part of ongoing efforts to close infrastructure gaps across satellite towns and area councils in the FCT. He added that the project will significantly improve connectivity and promote sustainable development for communities in the area.

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