Tinubu excited over FCT’s engagement of local contractors

President Bola Tinubu has expressed excitement over the engagement of indigenous contractors in the delivery of roads and other projects in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Tinubu gave his approval in Abuja on Wednesday while inaugurating the dualized and upgraded Ushafa to War College/Army Checkpoint roads and other ancillary roads in Bwari Area Council. Represented […]

President Bola Tinubu has expressed excitement over the engagement of indigenous contractors in the delivery of roads and other projects in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

Tinubu gave his approval in Abuja on Wednesday while inaugurating the dualized and upgraded Ushafa to War College/Army Checkpoint roads and other ancillary roads in Bwari Area Council.

Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, Tinubu described the development as remarkable and worthy of celebration.

He stated that the road projects being inaugurated were awarded to an indigenous contractor, adding that this decision was deliberate.

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He said, “It was born out of our belief in the competence, resilience and ingenuity of Nigerian professionals and businesses,” he said. (NAN)

“We are not just building roads; we are building capacity; we are creating jobs; we are fostering a sense of ownership and pride within our communities.”

“Above all, we are demonstrating unequivocally that, given the right support and enabling environment, Nigerian contractors can deliver infrastructure that rivals the best in the world.” (NAN)