Traders, mechanics, and shop owners in Abuja's Apo Mechanic Village have announced plans to temporarily close their businesses on Friday, June 13, to welcome President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as he commissions a major road infrastructure project in the area.
According to a statement signed by Lere Olayinka, the Senior Special Assistant for Public Communications and Social Media, the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has scheduled the official commissioning of the newly constructed Left-Hand Service Carriageway of the Outer Southern Expressway (OSEX) Stage II for 2:30pm. The project spans from Ring Road I (RRI) Junction to Wasa Junction.
As part of security arrangements for the high-profile event, the Apo-Wasa road will be closed to vehicular movement from 11:00am to 4:00pm. The FCTA has advised motorists to use alternative routes during this five-hour closure period to avoid inconvenience.
Community Support for Presidential Visit
"Traders, mechanics and other shop owners in the Apo Mechanic Village have offered to close their shops tomorrow, to enable them give President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, a rousing welcome, and participate in the commissioning of the road project," the statement noted.
The road project represents a significant infrastructure development for the area, which is home to one of Abuja's largest automotive repair and spare parts markets. The new carriageway is expected to ease traffic congestion and improve accessibility to the mechanic village and surrounding communities.
This commissioning comes as part of ongoing infrastructure development initiatives in the Federal Capital Territory under the current administration.
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