Etsu Kwali lauds Tinubu, Wike over Gomani–Dafa–Yangoji road construction

The Etsu Kwali, Luka Nizassan III, has celebrated the newly constructed Gomani-Dafa-Yangoji Road in Kwali Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), describing it as a “major infrastructure milestone” in the area.

Nizassan told journalists on the sideline of the inauguration of the project at Dafa on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, that the road was a long-awaited answer to the prayers of his people.

He commended President Bola Tinubu and FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, for responding to the cries and prayers of his people.

“We feel so delighted that this part of the area council is benefiting from government intervention. There is nothing happier than having you make demands and the demands have been met,” Nizassan stated.

Nizassan said the newly constructed road holds deep historical and economic significance for the region.

According to the Etsu, it is one of the oldest routes in the old Abuja Emirate, now Suleja Emirate, dating back to the colonial era when it was used by emissaries for tax collection.

He, however, said despite its historical contribution to Nigeria’s development, the corridor had suffered decades of total neglect.

“Previous administrations and private individuals had attempted to fix the road, but all efforts failed until Wike intervened,” Nizassan said.

He noted that the new road would not only revitalise the economy of the area but also enhance security.

He disclosed that before the construction, the road had deteriorated to a level that severely hindered law enforcement and crippled economic activities.

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Nizassan added: “This road was so bad to the level that having security men accessing this place for patrols and search and combing became so difficult.

“It will improve the security of this area because people who commit heinous crimes do not like accessible areas.”

Nizassan stated that Kwali, being a predominantly an agrarian society, would benefit immensely from the road that directly links four vital political wards—connecting Yangoji on the main express to Dafa, Gomani, and Pai.

This connectivity, he said, is expected to drastically reduce transit times for commuters and local farmers moving agricultural produce to urban markets.

Noting governance as a reciprocal relationship between the government and the people, the traditional ruler urged his subjects to rally behind Tinubu’s administration.

Nizassan said: “Government is a game of give and take. Our responsibility now is to also supply our own share, which is support.

“We will continue to provide support for this administration because we still expect more from the government.”

Looking ahead, Nizassan said the Kwali community would anchor its trust in the FCT minister’s promises for further development, specifically pipe-borne water projects and the ongoing rehabilitation of
school infrastructure.

“This will provide clean water for my people and ensure a conducive learning environment for students,” the traditional ruler said.