The Etsu Kwali, Luka Nizassan III, has described the newly constructed Gomani – Dafa – Yangoji road, in Kwali Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), as a major milestone in the area.
Nizassan told journalists on the sideline of the inauguration of the project, at Dafa 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 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.’ he stated.
He said the road holds deep historical and economic significance for the region.
The Etsu said that 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 said that despite its contribution to Nigeria’s development, the corridor has suffered decades of total neglect.
He said that the new road will not only revitalise the economy of the area but also enhance security.
He disclosed that before the construction, the road deteriorated to a level that severely hindered law enforcement and crippled economic activities.
Nizassan pointed out that Kwali, being predominantly an agrarian, would benefit immensely from the road that directly links four vital political wards-connecting Yangoji on the main express to Dafa, Gomani, and Pai.