‎From Yakubu Wuyep, Jos

‎President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has awarded the construction of the Akwanga–Jos–Bauchi–Gombe Super Highway to ease North Central and North East road accident and promote  agricultural development in the two geopolitical states.

‎The President was represented by the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, in Akwanga, Nasarawa State during the ground breaking event.

‎ Governor Caleb Mutfwang, who expressed  appreciation to the President for approving the highway as the fourth of the President’s Legacy Projects, describing the initiative as a demonstration of visionary leadership that places national development above partisan politics.

‎ Mutfwang, described the official flag-off of the construction of the Akwanga–Jos–Bauchi–Gombe Super Highway as a landmark achievement in Nigeria’s infrastructure renewal programme, with far-reaching implications for economic growth, regional integration, agriculture, security, tourism, and interstate commerce.

‎The groundbreaking ceremony witnessed by , federal government officials, and political leaders as the project is  one of the most strategic infrastructure investments under the ‘Renewed Hope Agenda.’

‎The project approval announced during a meeting of the National Council of State, noting that the commencement of construction further reinforces Tinubu’s reputation as a leader who honours his commitments.

‎”We want to thank Mr President for approving this project. He could remember when he first announced its  at the National Council of State meeting that this road would be included among the Legacy Projects. It was indeed heartwarming. This initiative will leave a lasting legacy in the hearts and minds of our people,” he said.

‎According to him, history would remember Tinubu not merely for initiating the project, but for investing in infrastructure capable of transforming generations.

‎”This road will undoubtedly attract the blessings and prayers of our people as it progresses. It is beyond politics; it is about a leader who is committed to building enduring legacies. When this road is completed, Mr President’s contribution to national development will never be forgotten,” he stated.

‎He disclosed that, the commencement of this project provides tangible evidence that the Renewed Hope Agenda is translating into impactful development initiatives that will improve the lives of ordinary Nigerians.

‎”Mr President walks the talk. When he makes a promise, he keeps it, and today we are witnessing that promise becoming a reality. I am confident that he will continue to deliver on his commitments. There may be challenges along the way, but I see light at the end of the tunnel,” Mutfwang said.

‎Mutfwang commended the Federal Government’s ongoing economic reforms, urging Nigerians to assess the current administration within the context of the difficult economic realities it inherited.

‎He observed that Tinubu assumed office at a time when Nigeria faced severe fiscal constraints, mounting debt obligations, and declining foreign reserves, but maintained that emerging economic indicators point towards gradual recovery and renewed investor confidence.

‎The Governor linked the highway directly to Nigeria’s agricultural transformation, stressing that efficient transportation infrastructure remains indispensable to food security, rural prosperity, and economic competitiveness.