His Excellency, President of Senate, Dr. Godswill Akpabio GCON, has promised a continued support of the National Assembly towards the development, transformation and upgrade of the Federal Capital Territory.
Dr. Akpabio who represented President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR made this remark at the Federal Capital Territory Administration grand “Thank You Dinner” on Friday to mark the successful completion of a 31-day marathon of Project Commissionings and new flag-offs.
The Distinguished Senate President added that leadership is not measured by announcements but by result achievement.
He said, “while words may inspire, concrete convinces. Across the FCT, Nigerians are not merely hearing about development; they are driving on it. They are walking through it.The are living in it. This is how governance should be measured”.
According to Dr.Akpabio, it was unprecedented for any administration to commission such quantum number of projects. He commended the FCT Minister, Barrister Nyesom for the transformation of the FCT through impactful projects.
“As legislators, we often pass appropriation bills. But every appropriation carries with it a sacred expectation – that somewhere, somehow, the figures on paper will become structures that improve human lives. Tonight, we have seen what happens when budgets become pavements, and promises become projects” he said.
His Excellency, Dr. Akpabio reiterated that the 31 days commissioning of projects in the Abuja Territory involved the inauguration and groundbreaking of critical roads, bridges, water works, public buildings and public utilities.
Speaking earlier, the FCT Minister, Barrister Nyesom Wike said the commissioning of the FCT projects is to further develop, transform and upgrade the Federal Capital Territory bringing it to global limelight.
EmemMaria Offiong nipr.
Deputy Director (Information, Press & Public Relations)
18th July, 2026.
