The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has commended President Bola Tinubu and the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, over the completion of the Bodo–Bonny Road, describing the project as a long-standing dream finally realised. He described the road as a “political project” that had been promised by successive administrations without result, noting that the Tinubu-led government delivered it without pressure. “All of us know that this Bodo–Bonny road has been a political road for long. Tinubu, who spoke through Umahi at the ceremony, described the project as a flagship achievement of his Renewed Hope Agenda. “The dream of the Bonny Kingdom has come true; the dream of the Bodo Kingdom has come true,” the President said.

Source: Punch January 08, 2026 18:11 UTC