President Bola Tinubu says he does not have a plot in Guzape, Abuja, but he has the people’s mandate to deliver a quality life.
Guzape district is a not-so-new high brow area located in the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) in the federal capital territory (FCT).
Speaking during the inauguration of a road project in the district on Saturday, Tinubu said Nigerians should share in the “little gifts” God has given Nigeria.
“I stand here as President; I do not have a plot of land here (Guzape District). But I have the people’s support and the mandate to deliver a good quality of life and a living environment,” Ajuri Ngelale, presidential spokesperson, quoted him as saying.
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“That should be enough for all of us to share in the joy of commitment, dedication, perseverance, and the little gifts God has endowed us.”
The president said Nyesom Wike, minister of the FCT, has provided “exceptional leadership at a trying time for the country”.
“It has been a very challenging time for us in the country. We are still retooling and rejigging our financial system to bring prosperity and relief to the people of this country,” he said.
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“You have demonstrated the capacity to build a team, lead a team, and deliver on promises. I commend you, well done.
“To all of you here, to the District Head of Guzape, and the representatives, litigation is not the answer. Compensation is the answer. Development that is focused on the people for economic prosperity and benefits is what we should pursue.
“Of what value is a swathe of land that is blocked by hills and rocks, and that is inaccessible. Let us talk to our people and come together to help build Nigeria.”
On his part, Wike said the contract was initially awarded in 2003 at the cost of N14 billion and was divided into lots 1 and 2 to Dantata & Sawoe Construction Company Nigeria Limited and Gilmor Engineering Limited.
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“Dantata had left the site for long. We had to bring them back after the president approved a memorandum to that effect,” he said.
The minister commended Tinubu for not abandoning the project owing to his belief that government is continuum.
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