Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has praised President Bola Tinubu for ending decades of dangerous river crossings and costly air travel to Bonny Island in Rivers State with the completion of the Bodo-Bonny Road.
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Wike spoke on Thursday during a “thank you” visit to Bonny Local Government Area, following the opening of the 37.8-kilometre Bodo-Bonny Road, which has now provided the first-ever land access to Bonny Island, a key oil and gas hub in the state.
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The minister described the project as a long-standing political promise that previous administrations failed to deliver, noting that it took the Tinubu administration’s resolve to bring it to completion.
He also commended the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, for ensuring the successful delivery of the project.
Recalling past experiences, Wike said visiting Bonny for political activities had often been risky due to dependence on river transport or air travel, adding that the new road has brought immense relief and safety to residents and visitors.
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