President Bola Tinubu has encouraged stakeholders in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to opt for dialogue rather than litigation to resolve land disputes in the nation’s capital.
He made this statement while commissioning the Guzape Lot II Infrastructure Project in Abuja on Saturday.
Tinubu highlighted the completion of the project as a testament to what can be achieved through diligent planning, collaboration, and a shared commitment to excellence.
He also commended the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, for fulfilling the Federal Government’s infrastructure renewal promises to the people of the FCT.
The President reiterated his call for stakeholders in the FCT to use dialogue instead of litigation to resolve land disputes.
“To all of you here and the district head of Guzape or representing the district head, litigation is not the answer, conversation is the answer,” Tinubu said.
“Development that is focused on the people for the economic prosperity, the benefit of all, is what should reside in us.
“Of what value is the land that is blocked by these high mountains and rocks that you cannot access, nor provide drinkable water?” the President queried.
“It’s not a personal thing. I stand here as the President. I don’t have a plot here but I have the people’s support and the mandate to deliver good quality of life and living environment. That should be enough for all us to share in the joy of commitment, dedication, perseverance, and the gifts that God has endowed us with.”
The Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, and the FCT Minister of State, Mariya Mahmoud, along with other dignitaries, also attended the event.