President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged residents and business owners in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to fulfil their civic obligations by paying taxes, land charges and ground rents, saying such compliance would enable government to deliver more infrastructure projects across the territory.
Tinubu made the call on Wednesday during the commissioning of the full-scope development of Arterial Road N5 (Obafemi Awolowo Way), stretching from Life Camp Junction to Ring Road III in Dape District, Abuja.
Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, the President said infrastructure development must be driven by a partnership between government and citizens.
“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 newly completed road as a critical economic corridor that would ease traffic congestion, improve connectivity and unlock investment opportunities within the nation’s capital.
Recalling the commissioning of the Gwarinpa I District section of the road in June 2025, Tinubu said his administration had fulfilled its promise to complete the remaining section.
“On that day, we made a pledge to you. We promised 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
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