President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Nigerians that his adminis­tration will replicate transformative infrastructure projects like the newly completed Abuja expressway across all regions of the country, as part of efforts to boost economic growth and improve urban mobility.

Speaking through the Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Ji­brin, during the commissioning of the right-hand service carriageway of the Inner Northern Expressway (INEX) on Tuesday in Abuja, the pres­ident reaffirmed his government’s commitment to inclusive develop­ment through roads, bridges, railways, and other key infra­structure.

 “We are determined to rep­licate these successes in ev­ery part of Nigeria as roads, bridges, railways and more ensuring that no region is left behind,” Tinubu declared.

The newly commissioned expressway, which links Route 3 to the Murtala Mohammed Expressway, is expected to ease traffic congestion, improve access, and stimulate invest­ment in adjoining communi­ties across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

Describing the road as more than just concrete and asphalt, Tinubu called it “a symbol of progress” and a vital element of his administration’s infra­structure renewal drive.

“This project reflects our resolve to build infrastruc­ture that improves lives, un­locks economic potential, and supports sustainable develop­ment,” he said.

He also commended the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, for delivering the project with speed and quality, noting that the minister’s leadership is helping to shape a more func­tional and livable capital city.

“You have contributed to something larger than a road­way, you’ve contributed to the future of our capital,” the pres­ident added.

The expressway is a key component of the FCT Master Plan and is expected to reduce travel time, decongest major junctions, and enhance con­nectivity between districts, a vital improvement amid Abu­ja’s surging population and traffic demand.

President Tinubu urged residents to protect public infrastructure and obey traf­fic regulations, stressing that such assets must be preserved for future generations.

“To the residents and road users, I appeal to you: protect this infrastructure, obey traf­fic rules, and treat public as­sets with respect,” he said.

The ceremony concluded with the official commission­ing of the new carriageway, which marks another step for­ward in the administration’s vision for a modern, efficient, and inclusive capital city.

Earlier, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, reaf­firmed the Tinubu admin­istration’s commitment to infrastructural renewal as he commissioned the 16-kilome­tre Idu-Zuba Expressway, a long-abandoned project now completed at a revised cost of N31 billion.

According to him, the road, initially awarded in 2014 at N7 billion but stalled for over a decade, was delivered under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinu­bu.

Wike said the project was revived and fast-tracked because of the president’s resolve to complete critical infrastructure that has direct economic impact.

“This project was awarded in 2014 for N7 billion, and 11 years later it is finally com­pleted at N31 billion. If we had committed just N500 million monthly from our IGR, this could have been finished in a year. That’s simple arithme­tic,” Wike said.

He described the express­way as a vital link to Abuja’s industrial corridor and a cat­alyst for job creation, adding that the road opens up the Idu Industrial Park, which he said has the potential to generate over 40,000 direct jobs.

“This is the industrial base of Abuja. When I visited, the companies there had no con­fidence to continue because they lacked certificates of occupancy. We addressed that immediately and within two weeks, they had their C-of-Os. Today, that park is coming alive,” the minister noted.

Tinubu Vows Expanding Livestock Economy For Jobs, Food Security

Meanwhile, President Bola Tinubu has emphasised the importance of expanding Nigeria’s dairy and livestock economy, noting that with the country’s growing population, the sector holds enormous po­tential for job creation, rural development, and food secu­rity.

The president spoke on Tuesday at the State House, Abuja, while receiving Queen Mary Elizabeth of Denmark, who is visiting Nigeria as Patron of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). It was her first visit to Nigeria.

The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, co-hosted the Danish Queen.

President Tinubu high­lighted Nigeria’s readiness to deepen cooperation with Den­mark in knowledge transfer, veterinary health, and sustain­able agribusiness practices.

He identified conflicts be­tween farmers and herders as one of Nigeria’s pressing securi­ty and developmental challeng­es. Still, he expressed confidence that these can be transformed into economic opportunities through investment, education, and modernisation.

“We can convert that fric­tion into structured economic opportunity and provide ed­ucation pathways—even for farmers and herders. We can stabilise communities, grow our food systems, and lift mil­lions out of poverty,” he said.

President Tinubu reaf­firmed that demography is one of the key pillars of Nigeria’s foreign policy, which aligns with his administration’s Re­newed Hope Agenda.

He underscored the impor­tance of managing Nigeria’s projected 400 million-person population by 2050 through targeted investments in agri­culture, education, healthcare, and employment.

He highlighted ongoing macroeconomic reforms and called for foreign investment that strengthens local produc­tion and job creation.

President Tinubu acknowl­edged Danish investments in agriculture and maritime operations and applauded the contributions of companies such as A.P. Moller–Maersk and Grundfos to Nigeria’s in­frastructure and food systems.

He commended Denmark’s support for internally dis­placed persons in conflict-af­fected areas.

He expressed optimism about continued collabora­tion as Denmark assumes the presidency of the European Union Council and serves as a member of the UN Security Council in 2025-2026.

On the social front, the president welcomed the part­nership between Her Majesty and Nigeria’s First Lady, par­ticularly on initiatives such as school feeding programmes and the reduction of out-of-school children.

The First Lady empha­sised the need to transform traditional Islamic schools to ensure formal recognition of the knowledge they offer as part of broader educational reforms.

Queen Mary thanked Pres­ident Tinubu and the First Lady for the reception and expressed sympathy over the crisis in Nigeria’s North-East.

She said she was in Nigeria to strengthen relations and ex­plore investment possibilities in the green economy, trade and business development for women, child health, and cultural and educational ex­changes.

She commended the First Lady for supporting women and families with the First La­dy’s Renewed Hope Initiative Programme. She also said she would visit the A.P. Moller– Maersk terminal in Lagos on a business trip.

Denmark has a longstand­ing partnership with Nigeria in advancing sustainable de­velopment and humanitarian support, particularly for in­ternally displaced persons in conflict-affected regions.