{
  "id": 2183821,
  "title": "Shettima:Tinubu’s Spreading Economic, Infrastructural Opportunities Beyond Major Cities Nationwide",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/shettima-tinubus-spreading-economic-infrastructural-opportunities",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-20T16:52:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/20/shettimatinubus-spreading-economic-infrastructural-opportunities-beyond-major-cities-nationwide/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Vice President Kashim Shettima recently inaugurated a 33.5km dual carriageway in Rivers State, emphasizing the administration's commitment to spreading economic and infrastructure opportunities beyond major cities. The newly opened road connects several communities in the state, facilitating the movement of farmers, workers, students, and patients, thereby promoting balanced national development. Shettima highlighted how roads serve as democratic instruments of development, connecting various aspects of society. He commended the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, for completing the project, which he believes aligns with President Bola Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda. The Vice President stressed the importance of protecting the infrastructure from vandalism and other activities that could shorten its lifespan. Additionally, Fubara expressed gratitude to both Tinubu and Shettima for their unwavering support in keeping their promises to the people of Rivers State.",
  "summary": ".Inaugurates 33.5km dual carriageway in Rivers, says it’s consistent with president’s renewed hope agenda Deji Elumoye in Abuja Vice President Kashim Shettima has said the administration of President Bola Tinubu",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}