Tinubu links tax compliance to infrastructure delivery in FCT

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday urged residents and businesses in the Federal Capital Territory to pay their taxes, ground rents and other statutory charges, saying government revenue remains critical to sustaining infrastructure development across the nation’s capital.

He made the appeal at the inauguration of the completed Arterial Road N5 linking Life Camp Junction and Ring Road III in Abuja’s Dape District, a project expected to improve access to several growing communities and the Idu Industrial District.

Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, the President said citizens must support government efforts through compliance with tax and land payment obligations.

“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.

Tinubu said the road project reflected his administration’s commitment to completing critical infrastructure rather than abandoning it midway.

He recalled that a pledge had been made during the inauguration of an earlier section of the road in 2025.

“On that day, I pledged 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 of Arterial Road N5, from Life Camp Junction to Ring Road III,” the President stated.

Tinubu noted that the project was awarded in October 2024 and completed within the stipulated timeline, describing it as evidence of a new approach to public works.

He added that the new corridor would improve movement between Dape, Karmo, Gwarinpa, Kado, Mbora and Idu, while creating economic opportunities through improved access to industrial and commercial centres.

“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 said.

The President also praised the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, for driving infrastructure delivery in 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,” the President stated.

Earlier, Wike said the scale of project delivery in the FCT had expanded significantly since the beginning of the Tinubu administration, noting that this year’s anniversary celebrations would feature a record number of project inaugurations.

“On June 24, 2024, when we had the first anniversary of Mr President, we took nine days of commissioning of projects.

“On the second anniversary, we took 19 days. To the glory of God, in this third year, we are touching 31 days of commissioning of projects,” Wike said.

According to him, infrastructure development is no longer limited to the city centre, with satellite communities now witnessing increased government presence.

The minister also dismissed complaints over compensation related to demolitions carried out for the project, insisting that all eligible property owners received payment.

The inauguration formed part of activities marking the third anniversary of the Tinubu administration.