EXTRA: ‘Abuja almost looking like London’ — Akpabio praises Tinubu’s infrastructure projects

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has praised President Bola Tinubu’s administration for its achievements, claiming Abuja, the nation’s capital, now looks like London.

Akpabio made the remarks on Wednesday during a joint session of the national assembly where President Tinubu presented the 2025 budget proposal of N47.9 trillion.

Akpabio praised the administration’s infrastructure projects, including the Coastal Road and major roads in Abuja, which he said have significantly improved connectivity and boosted the economy.

“Notably, your infrastructure renaissance has paved the way for many roads, including the Coastal Road and crucial arteries in Abuja Capital City – imagine Abuja now looking almost like London — and other parts of our country,” Akpabio said.

“These developments are not merely about concrete and asphalt; they represent the lifeblood of our economy, connecting our people and fostering growth.”

He highlighted the administration’s progress in economic reforms, stating that government revenues have doubled to N18.32 trillion while debt servicing has reduced from 97 percent to 68 percent.

He also noted that oil production has increased to 1.8 million barrels per day and that the $7.5 billion in foreign exchange obligations have been fulfilled.

The senate president also commended Tinubu’s focus on social welfare, pointing out that the administration had processed over N45.6 billion in student loan payments and raised the national minimum wage to N70,000 monthly.

Additionally, he said the government had provided financial support of over N570 billion to all 36 states.

He also acknowledged the removal of fuel subsidy, describing it as a tough but necessary decision to redirect resources toward critical sectors such as education and healthcare.

Akpabio further credited Tinubu for fostering a more investment-friendly environment through collaboration with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and driving reforms aimed at ensuring national growth and stability.