President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has described the newly commissioned Kugbo Bus and Taxi Terminal in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) as a transformative step in Nigeria’s urban transportation policy.
Speaking on Thursday, June 26, 2025, during the commissioning ceremony, the President—represented by Senate President Godswill Akpabio—said the facility marks a shift towards more organised, secure, and commuter-friendly transport infrastructure.
He noted that the Kugbo terminal, along with those in Mabushi and the Central Area, forms part of a deliberate effort to establish structured transport hubs that enhance safety and efficiency. “These terminals are designed to bring order, safety, and comfort to daily commutes,” Tinubu said. “With identified and registered vehicles and drivers, as well as comprehensive CCTV surveillance, commuters can now travel with peace of mind.”
Reaffirming his administration’s dedication to the Renewed Hope Agenda, Tinubu added, “We promised to rebuild our national infrastructure and create an environment anchored in security and efficiency. Today’s commissioning is one more step in that direction.”
He commended the FCT Minister, Barrister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, for his efforts in transforming the territory and urged residents to embrace the new system and cooperate with terminal management. “Let us reject the risks of roadside boarding. The government has provided a safe, structured alternative,” the President urged.
In his remarks, Minister Wike expressed gratitude to the President for his unwavering support. He emphasised the need for private sector management of the terminals to ensure sustainability. “Government is not a good business manager,” Wike said. “If you leave this in the hands of civil servants or politicians, it will collapse in two weeks. We will hand it over to private operators who know how to run transport systems and will pay revenue to the government.”
Wike warned residents against boarding unregistered roadside vehicles, saying anyone who does so “takes the risk at their own peril.”
He also announced plans to replicate the initiative in Bwari and Gwagwalada, expanding the reach of safe and modern transit options across the FCT.
Providing an overview of the project, the Mandate Secretary of the FCT Transportation Secretariat, Hon. Chinedum Elechi, said the Kugbo terminal was strategically located to serve both intra-city and inter-city transport needs. It is intended to cater to commuters from nearby residential areas like Kugbo, Karu, Nyanya, and Karshi in the FCT, as well as neighbouring towns such as Maraba and Keffi in Nasarawa State.
Elechi added that the terminal will operate 24 hours a day and is built to handle a high volume of passengers, providing a vital link in the region’s transportation network.
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