• Minister orders compensation for affected owners
President Bola Tinubu described the newly completed arterial Road N5, named for the late nationalist and Nigerian statesman, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, as a fast -thought leadership legacy.
Speaking on Friday in Abuja during the inauguration of the road, which extends from LiFe Camp Junction to Ring Road 3 in the heart of the territory of the Federal Capital (FCT), Tinubu, represented by the secretary of the government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, said the way, which is possible when the vision is coincident with the action of the purpose.
“This path, named for a man of vision, chief Obafemi Awolowo, now carries the legacy of leadership with a vision of the future to the future of our capital city,” Tinubu said.
“The arterial path N5 represents what we can achieve when vision meets the action. It reflects our commitment to deliver a modern infrastructure that improves the daily life of our people.”
He praised the Minister of FCT, the lawyer Nyesom Wike, the FCTA, the residents and the parties interested in their cooperation and commitment to the completion of the project.
“Sincerely praised the Minister of FCT, lawyer Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, the entire administration of the FCT, and the residents and interested parties that have been an integral part of this project. His support and cooperation have ensured a perfect connectivity of vehicular and pedestrian traffic,” he added.
“With the start -up of this path, the traffic circulation around the contiguous districts of Dape, Gwarinpa 1, Kado, Karsana, Idu and Mbora will improve greatly. It will also help decongest the blockade of the network at the crossing of LiFe Camp and the surrounding neighborhoods. To the residents of Abuja and, in fact, all the Nigerians, this is their road.”
Previously in his comments, the Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike, revealed that compensation had been paid to residents whose properties were affected by the construction, against the statements that some people were excluded.
He said: “Mr. President, may interest him that this path was granted by the Federal Executive Council in September last year and was indicated in October. The prize arrived in two phases. Today, we are incoming the third phase.
“By the grace of God, as the FCDA Executive Secretary said, phase 2 will be commissioned before the end of the year. That will extend the way to the bridge and until the next town. We are already committed to the community and we will pay compensation to allow the road to reach the airport.”
Wike also reported his personal participation to solve community problems that threatened the project progress.
“We had serious problems with the communities. It was said that some people who lived here were not indigenous and, therefore, they did not deserve compensation.
He pointed out the importance of practical leadership: “It is one thing to grant a project, it is something else completely complete.”
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