President Bola Tinubu has called on residents and business owners in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to promptly pay their taxes, ground rents, and other statutory charges, stressing that government revenue is critical to sustaining infrastructure development across Abuja.
The appeal was made on Wednesday during the inauguration of the completed Arterial Road N5 connecting Life Camp Junction to Ring Road III in the Dape District of the FCT.
Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, the President said compliance with tax and land-related obligations would provide the Federal Capital Territory Administration with the resources needed to fund more development projects.
Tinubu urged beneficiaries of ongoing infrastructure projects to support government efforts by meeting their financial responsibilities.
“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.
The President described the road project as evidence of his administration’s commitment to completing critical projects rather than abandoning them halfway. He recalled promising during the commissioning of an earlier phase of the road in 2025 that the remaining section would be completed.
According to him, the project, awarded in October 2024, was delivered on schedule and reflects a renewed approach to public infrastructure delivery.
Tinubu noted that the road would enhance connectivity among Dape, Karmo, Gwarinpa, Kado, Mbora, and Idu communities while creating economic opportunities through improved access to industrial and commercial hubs.
“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 added.
The President also praised FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, for spearheading infrastructure development across 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,” Tinubu said.
Earlier, Wike highlighted the growing pace of infrastructure delivery under the Tinubu administration, noting that the number of projects commissioned annually has continued to rise.
He revealed that project commissioning activities increased from nine days during the administration’s first anniversary in 2024 to 19 days in 2025, and have now expanded to 31 days in the third year.
The minister also said development efforts were no longer limited to Abuja’s city centre, as satellite communities are increasingly benefiting from government investments and infrastructure projects.
Addressing concerns over demolitions linked to the road project, Wike maintained that all eligible property owners affected by the exercise had received compensation.
The commissioning of Arterial Road N5 formed part of activities marking the third anniversary of the Tinubu administration.
