By Remi Johnson
It’s a new dawn in the nation’s capital, as President Bola Tinubu has commissioned the Mabushi Bus Terminal, designed to enhance urban security in the transportation sector.
During the ceremony in Abuja, President Tinubu urged all residents and transporters to make full use of the facility, cooperate, and embrace the new era of organized and secured public transit.
Tinubu, represented by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr Abbas Tajudeen expressed delight at the completion of the edifice and pointed out that it is a testament to the current administration’s resolve to tackle unregulated motorists and incidents of “One-Chance” in Abuja.
He commended the FCT Minister for his visionary leadership and foresight in executing such transformative modern bus and taxi terminals in the territory, aimed at ensuring the safety, security, and prosperity of every resident of Abuja.
“For too long, our beautiful capital city has grappled with the challenges of an informal transport system, leading to traffic congestion and, regrettably, the menace of ‘one-chance’ crimes that have threatened the peace of our citizens.
“I urge all residents and transporters to make full use of this facility, cooperate with the authorities, and embrace this new era of organized and secure public transit.
“With the completion of the Mabushi Bus Terminal and the Kugbo terminal, which I have been informed is also ready for commissioning, we are taking decisive steps to bring order, accountability, and safety to public transportation.
“No longer will our citizens be left to the mercy of impromptu pick-up points; they will now have a secure, well-regulated environment to board their vehicles, knowing that both the drivers and the vehicles are known and registered. This is a critical stride in our broader efforts to clean up our city and enhance urban security,” Tinubu said.
President Tinubu, who noted that the project will also serve as a powerful engine for economic empowerment, reaffirmed his commitment to building a capital city that everyone can be proud of.
According to him, the terminal is not just a place to catch a bus; it is a modern facility designed for the comfort and convenience of the people, including areas for relaxation, cinema halls where commuters can unwind, and other essential services that a capital city like Abuja truly deserves.
“Today, as we inaugurate the Mabushi Bus Terminal, we are not just opening a building; we are opening a new chapter for public transportation in Abuja. We are reaffirming our promise to provide a city where citizens can live, work, and commute with dignity, safety, and efficiency.”
Earlier, the Minister of FCT, Dr. Nyesom Wike, announced that the maintenance of the bus terminal will not be left in the hands of the government but will be contracted to a capable private company to ensure its sustainability.
The FCT Minister also said the bus terminal will provide 24-hour services to users and gave assurance that efforts were ongoing to flag off the construction of an additional three bus terminals that will be situated in satellite towns: Bwari, Gwagwalada, and Kuje area councils.
The dignitaries in attendance at the Mabushi Bus Terminal inauguration also proceeded to Maitama District of Abuja, where they performed a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the newly designed Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Headquarters.