President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has described the newly completed Kugbo Bus and Taxi Terminal in Abuja as a major turning point in Nigeria’s urban transport system. He said the project represents a clear step towards a safer, more organized public transportation system.
The President made the statement on Thursday, June 26, 2025, during the official commissioning of the terminal located in the Kugbo district of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). He was represented by the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio.
Tinubu explained that the terminal, along with those in Mabushi and the Central Area, is part of a broader plan to modernize public transportation, enhance safety, and bring sanity to how people move around in the city.
“This terminal is a well-planned hub designed to bring order, safety, and comfort to your daily movement. Vehicles and drivers here are registered, security is tight, and CCTV cameras are in place to protect commuters,” he said.
He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the Renewed Hope Agenda, which aims to rebuild national infrastructure and improve the quality of life for all Nigerians.
FCT Minister, Barrister Nyesom Wike, who also spoke at the event, thanked the President for supporting infrastructure development in Abuja. He stressed that the terminals would be managed by private operators not government staff or politicians—to ensure they function properly and generate revenue.
“Government is not a good businessperson,” Wike said. “If civil servants manage this place, in two weeks it will fail. That’s why it will be run by private hands.”
He warned residents to stop patronizing roadside bus stops, saying the government has now provided a safer alternative.
“If you still go and stand by the road and enter one-chance, it’s your business. We’ve done our part,” he warned.
Wike also announced plans to build more terminals in Bwari and Gwagwalada to expand safe transport access across the FCT.
Mandate Secretary of the Transportation Secretariat, Hon. Chinedum Elechi, said the Kugbo terminal was strategically located to serve both Abuja and neighboring towns such as Nyanya, Karu, Mararaba, and Keffi. He noted that the terminal is expected to operate 24 hours a day and handle large passenger volumes daily.
With the launch of these modern terminals, the federal government hopes to cut down on transport-related crimes and improve commuter experience in Abuja.
