President Tinubu begins project commissioning in Abuja Tuesday

Author: Daily Post StaffPublished on: June 8, 2026Country: Nigeria

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President Tinubu begins project commissioning in Abuja Tuesday

President Bola Tinubu will begin commissioning several high-impact infrastructure projects in Abuja on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, as part of his third anniversary celebrations. FCT Minister Nyesom Wike announced that the President will first commission stage two of the Outer Southern Expressway (OSEX), followed by Arterial Road N5 and Highway 105 (Airport-to-Kuje). Wike expressed gratitude to President Tinubu for his support and confirmed the projects are 100% complete.

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