President Bola Tinubu has asked state governors to stop building flyovers where there is no significant traffic and do more to improve the quality of life of citizens.
Speaking in Abuja while receiving traditional rulers from Oyo State led by Oba Rashidi Ladoja, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Tinubu noted that financial allocations to states have increased more than four times, and governors are no longer borrowing money to pay salaries.
He urged governors to build roads and artery networks instead, and called on traditional rulers to play a greater role in tackling insecurity.
Key Points:
State governors now have significantly more resources to invest in citizens’ welfare.
Tinubu’s directive signals a shift from showy infrastructure to practical development.
Building access roads could improve security agency penetration and response times.
The state police initiative may empower traditional rulers in security management.
The president’s advice could reshape state-level infrastructure priorities.
Governors may face pressure to justify their infrastructure spending, and the call for practical development could influence future state budgets.
