President Bola Tinubu on Thursday said he will ensure that Abuja residents do not suffer ‘one chance’ menace with the bus terminals in place.
Tinubu said the facility will also help ease traffic with the compliance of residents.
He gave the assurance while commissioning the Kugbo Bus and International Taxi terminal in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
The decision of the administration, Tinubu said is to prioritise high-impact transportation infrastructure, among which is the bus and taxi terminal, adding that is based on the undeniable fact that no nation around the world has been recorded to have made any noticeable progress without modernization and expansion of its critical public mobility and public utilities.
Tinubu, who was represented by Senate President, Godswill Akpabio said: “As you may recall, on Tuesday, the 17th day of June 2025, we were at the Mabushi District to commission the Mabuchi Terminal, the first of its kind in our nation’s capital, and I dare say, in our entire nation.
“As encapsulated in the renewal agenda of my administration, my solemn promise to rebuild and revitalize our nation’s infrastructure, enhance the lives of Nigerians, create an environment where security and efficiency become the order of the day, are being fulfilled, one significant step at a time.
“You will all agree with me that the Mabuchi and now Kugbo International Bus Terminals meet with global practices, meet with global principles of sustainable urban development in the area of transportation, and automatically erase these ugly experiences of chaotic public transportation in our capital city, previously fraught with challenges.
“The terminals align with development goals of transit-oriented cities with smart mobility, compact living spaces, parking management, winning support of stakeholders and citizens, and ultimately transforming lives.
“The presence of advanced security features, including comprehensive CCTV surveillance, ensures that your journey begins and ends in a secure environment. We heard your concerns. We understood your fears. And we acted. With your compliance, you will no longer suffer from one chance by the roadside.
“The Bus Terminal at Kugbo, alongside its counterparts in Mabushi and the ones lined up, for instance, the ones coming up at Eagle Square in the Central Business District, will in no small measure contribute to my government’s determination to turn around the fortunes of our people through improved connectivity, reduced travel time, and economic growth, thereby creating opportunities.
“This terminal, which is a meticulously planned transportation hub, will add to the numerous jobs being created by this administration in different sectors. It will boost trade. It will bring orderliness. It will bring safety. It will bring comfort to commuters. I must, therefore, once again commend the Federal Capital Territory Minister, and his team at the FCTA for yet again doing my government and all of us proud by judiciously utilizing scarce public resources towards initiating and completing within record time this iconic public transportation infrastructure”.
Tinubu also commended the lawmakers in the National Assembly for the support given to his administration so far, which has enabled us to fulfill and renew the promises to Nigerian citizens.
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