WASA Informal Sector Will Boost Revenue Generation, Lower Cost Of Doing Business- Tinubu
…As he commissions access road to Informal Sector Layout in Wasa District
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has said that the newly commissioned infrastructure at the Wasa District Informal Sector Layout in Abuja will serve as a catalyst that will transform the district into a modern, vibrant commercial hub that will boost Abuja’s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) and lower the cost of doing business.
President Tinubu made this known while officially commissioning the access roads to the Informal Sector Layout, Wasa District, Abuja, a strategic development aimed at providing a permanent, modern space for thousands of artisans and mechanics currently operating in the FCT.
Reflecting on the significance of the project, President Tinubu, who was represented by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon Tajudeen Abbas, noted that the development represents a fulfillment of a decade-long promise to relocate traders and mechanics from the Apo Mechanic Village.
“When we presented the Renewed Hope Agenda, we made a solemn pledge that no segment of our society would be left behind, and that infrastructure would not just be built for the elite, but as a ladder for the economic empowerment of the everyday Nigerian,” the President stated. “This is an investment in human dignity and economic freedom. By providing premium infrastructure here in Wasa, we are transforming this district into a modern, vibrant commercial hub that will boost Abuja’s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) and lower the cost of doing business.”
The President lauded the leadership of the FCT Administration, specifically commending FCT Minister, Barrister Nyesom Wike, for his “fierce dedication, unmatched drive, and effective leadership,” and the Minister of State, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, for her steadfast support. He noted that their collaborative efforts have ensured that the era of abandoned public projects in the FCT is officially over.
Addressing the current economic climate, President Tinubu reassured Nigerians of his administration’s unwavering commitment to their welfare. While acknowledging the hardship caused by necessary economic reforms, he emphasized that these actions were intended to build a sustainable, resilient future for the nation.
“We are not just asking you to endure; we are actively working to cushion the effects and build a resilient economy through targeted social interventions, investments in food security, and massive structural developments”, he added.
Speaking at the event, FCT Minister, Barrister Nyesom Wike, noted that while previous administrations had repeatedly promised to relocate the Apo Mechanic traders to a more conducive site, the President Tinubu administration achieved the feat in less than a year.
“Just last November, this contract was awarded to provide the infrastructure necessary for this relocation. Today, that promise has been fulfilled,” Barr. Wike stated. He urged the traders to honor their side of the agreement by ensuring a swift and orderly relocation to the new site, while commending the contractor, CGC Nigeria Limited, and the Area Council Chairmen for their roles in the project’s successful and timely completion.
In her address, the Minister of State for the FCT, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, described the commissioning of the Wasa District roads as a triumph of the “Renewed Hope” agenda, noting that the project represents the fulfillment of the administration’s promise to extend modern infrastructure beyond the city center. She expressed deep appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his transformative vision and to the FCT Minister, Barrister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, whose bold leadership has ensured that development now reaches the communities that need it most.
Dr. Mahmoud emphasized that these new roads were vital to unlocking investment and prosperity for the area, marking a turning point for the residents of Wasa. She urged the community to take full ownership of the infrastructure, stressing that while the government is dedicated to building these essential assets, it is the collective responsibility of the people to protect and sustain them for the benefit of future generations.
Presenting the project overview, Acting Executive Secretary, FCDA, Engr Richard Yunana said that the contract for the provision of access roads, power and water supply to the Informal Sector, Wasa was awarded to CGC Nigeria Ltd. in November 2025. He stated that in line with the mandate of providing infrastructure in the FCT, the Administration had proceeded to accommodate the Informal Sector which he described as “sectors that were not provided for in the commercial hubs and areas of the master plan within the city center”.
He further clarified that because of its peculiarity, the Informal Sector Layout was designed to be on the city fringes, where they can carry on their operations without constituting a menace in the city center. He identified workers in the informal sector to include motor mechanics, motor parts dealers, car mart operators, informal markets, and other artisans.
Engr. Dauda stated that the area where the infrastructure was located had been earmarked as a more organized arrangement for the Apo Mechanics and traders whose current location along the Outer Southern Expressway was chaotic and congested.
