President Bola Tinubu has appealed to Nigerians to support his re-election in 2027, promising sustained economic recovery, prosperity and development.
Tinubu made the appeal on Saturday during the flag-off of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign in Kaduna.
He thanked Nigerians for giving him their mandate in 2023, saying a second term would enable his administration to sustain its reforms and development programmes.
The President blamed previous administrations for the hunger and poverty being raised by opposition parties, maintaining that his government was working to address the problems.
He cited regular salary payments, economic recovery and the fight against corruption and fuel smuggling as areas where his administration remained committed.
Tinubu urged eligible voters to obtain their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and participate in the 2027 general election.
Earlier, the Minister of Works, David Umahi, said the Federal Government had completed more than 348 kilometres of roads in the North-West, while 1,800 kilometres had been partially completed.
He said ongoing federal road projects in the zone covered 4,083 kilometres, out of approximately 17,000 kilometres across the country.
Umahi said 81 kilometres of the 118-kilometre first section of the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano road would be commissioned at the ceremony.
He disclosed that the first section was completed in 13 months, while more than 144 kilometres of the 164-kilometre second section had been completed.
The remaining 20 kilometres, he said, were expected to be completed by the end of November.
The minister added that Tinubu had directed the installation of solar streetlights along the 375-kilometre Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano corridor.
He commended Tinubu for providing funds for the projects and Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State for his efforts towards their completion.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the presentation of flags to the seven APC governorship candidates in the North-West was among the highlights of the event.
