Tinubu Says His Administration Prioritises Results as New Water Supply Project Begins in Bwari

President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to delivering tangible infrastructure projects, saying his government is focused on achieving measurable outcomes rather than offering explanations for delays.

The President made the remarks on Tuesday during the inauguration of a newly completed water supply network serving Bwari Satellite Town and neighbouring communities in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The event formed part of activities marking the third anniversary of his administration.

Tinubu, who was represented by the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, described the project as another milestone under the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda, insisting that the government’s development plans are aimed at improving the quality of life for Nigerians across urban and rural communities.

Government Reaffirms Infrastructure Commitment

According to the President, the Renewed Hope Agenda is intended to ensure that national development extends beyond major cities to satellite towns and underserved communities.

He said his administration entered office with a commitment to expand infrastructure and public services across the country, adding that projects such as the Bwari water network demonstrate that promise in action.

Tinubu stated that access to clean and reliable water should be regarded as a basic public necessity rather than a privilege, emphasizing that improving essential services remains a key priority of the Federal Government.

Bwari Water Network Targets Long-Standing Water Challenges

The newly commissioned project consists of a 98-kilometre treated water pipeline network designed to connect Bwari Township and surrounding communities to the Usuma Dam water supply system.

For years, many residents in Bwari, Ushafa and nearby settlements depended largely on boreholes, streams and other untreated water sources for their daily needs. Government officials say the new infrastructure is expected to provide a more reliable supply of treated water while reducing health risks associated with contaminated water.

Tinubu disclosed that the project was initiated after the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, presented a development plan highlighting the area’s long-standing water supply challenges. He said he directed the minister to move ahead with implementation, stressing that the government should focus on delivering practical solutions.

“We do not make excuses; we deliver results,” the President said during his address.

Public Health Expected to Benefit

Beyond improving water access, the Federal Government believes the project will contribute to reducing cases of water-borne diseases by replacing unsafe water sources with treated water.

Officials also expect residents to spend less on drilling private boreholes, which has become a common but expensive alternative in many growing communities across the FCT.

Reliable water infrastructure is considered essential for improving sanitation, supporting healthcare, encouraging business activities and enhancing overall living standards.

Part of Third Anniversary Projects

The Bwari water scheme is one of several infrastructure projects commissioned to commemorate President Tinubu’s third year in office.

The President noted that a similar intervention involving water and road infrastructure had recently been inaugurated in Karu, describing both projects as part of the administration’s broader effort to expand public services throughout the Federal Capital Territory.

The FCT Administration has in recent months intensified work on roads, transportation facilities, water infrastructure and urban renewal projects as part of efforts to improve public infrastructure within Abuja and its satellite towns.

Why This Story Matters

Access to safe drinking water remains a major development challenge in many Nigerian communities despite years of investment in public infrastructure.

Projects that expand treated water networks can have long-term effects on public health, economic productivity and environmental sustainability by reducing dependence on unsafe water sources and privately drilled boreholes.

The Bwari project also highlights the Federal Government’s ongoing emphasis on infrastructure delivery as it enters the second half of President Tinubu’s current term, with more capital projects expected to be completed across the country.