On needless flyovers
In a rare presidential frank talk, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu recently asked state governors to stop building needless flyovers where vehicular traffic is relatively low; urging them to instead redirect their significantly enhanced federal allocations to more critical sectors that directly impact on the life of citizens. He noted that states were now receiving four […]
President Bola Tinubu urged state governors to stop building flyovers in low-traffic areas and instead allocate funds to more pressing issues. The president made these remarks after receiving a delegation of traditional rulers from Oyo State, who had come to celebrate the rescue of abducted schoolchildren and teachers. Tinubu emphasized that Nigeria's governors now receive significantly more federal funding than before, yet many are still constructing unnecessary flyovers.
He argued that money should be spent on essential services such as schools, healthcare facilities, water supply, electricity, and real infrastructure. The president believes that these flyovers, often built for political gain, are a sign of poor governance and a lack of a clear development agenda from political parties. He called on governors and political parties to prioritize transparency and outline their development agendas in manifestos, as without such documents, it is difficult for citizens to assess the effectiveness of their leadership.
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