Tinubu urges FCT residents to pay taxes for more infrastructure
President Bola Tinubu has called on residents and businesses in the Federal Capital Territory to pay their taxes and statutory charges to support infrastructure development. At the inauguration of the completed Arterial Road N5 in Abuja’s Dape District, he emphasized that government revenue is crucial for sustaining such projects. Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, Tinubu highlighted his administration’s commitment to finishing critical infrastructure. He also praised FCT Minister Nyesom Wike for driving project delivery across the territory.
What we know
- Bola Tinubu urged residents and business owners in the FCT to comply with tax and land payment obligations to enable more infrastructure projects.
- The completed Arterial Road N5 links Life Camp Junction and Ring Road III, improving access to several communities and the Idu Industrial District.
- Tinubu stated that the project was awarded in October 2024 and completed within the stipulated timeline.
- FCT Minister Nyesom Wike said, “On June 24, 2024, when we had the first anniversary of Mr President, we took nine days of commissioning of projects.”
- Wike noted that the third anniversary of the administration features 31 days of project commissioning, with infrastructure development now reaching satellite communities.
