JUST IN: TINUBU URGES GOVERNORS TO PRIORITISE ROAD PROJECTS OVER UNNECESSARY FLYOVERS

TINUBU URGES GOVERNORS TO PRIORITISE ROAD PROJECTS OVER UNNECESSARY FLYOVERS


President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged state governors across Nigeria to focus on expanding road networks rather than constructing flyovers in areas with minimal traffic, saying improved connectivity would enhance economic development and strengthen security operations.

The President made the remarks on Thursday while receiving a delegation of traditional rulers from Oyo State led by the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.

According to Tinubu, state governments now receive significantly higher allocations from the Federation Account than in previous years, noting that many states currently receive four to five times their former allocations.

He said the increased revenue should be invested in projects that directly improve the quality of life for citizens.

"They should do more instead of building flyovers where there is no significant traffic. Build roads and arterial networks to improve accessibility and enable security agencies to reach remote communities more effectively," the President said.

Tinubu also addressed the recent rescue of abducted schoolchildren and teachers from Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, revealing that the kidnappers demanded the release of detained members of their criminal network in addition to ransom payments.

He said the Federal Government rejected the demands, maintaining its policy of refusing to negotiate with terrorists or pay ransom.

The President commended the Armed Forces and other security agencies for successfully rescuing the victims, describing the operation as a demonstration of improved intelligence and operational capacity.

He disclosed that the Federal Government has approved plans to expand the Nigerian Army from eight to 12 divisions to improve response time and strengthen the fight against terrorism and banditry.

Tinubu added that lessons from recent security challenges have informed ongoing reforms in the country's security architecture.

He also reiterated the Federal Government's commitment to establishing state police with safeguards against abuse, noting that traditional rulers would play important roles in supporting community security.

The President attributed the growing insecurity in parts of Nigeria to instability in neighbouring Sahel countries, including Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger Republic, stressing the need to strengthen forest guards and other local security structures.

The Oyo traditional rulers had visited the President to congratulate him on the successful rescue of the abducted schoolchildren and teachers after 56 days in captivity.

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