President Bola Tinubu has launched Abuja’s first public bus terminal, located in Mabushi, to improve transport services in the city and ensure safer travel for residents.
The terminal, which will operate round-the-clock, is part of a broader effort to remove unsafe roadside pick-up spots and reduce crime linked to informal transport systems.
The president was represented by House of Representatives Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas, at the event.
He said the facility would help reduce traffic problems and address the issue of unregistered transport operators often linked to attacks on commuters.
The goal is to provide a well-monitored space where travelers can board registered vehicles.
The terminal is one of three planned for the Federal Capital Territory, with another in Kugbo ready to be opened soon.
The construction of the Mabushi terminal and its counterparts is said to have created over 3,000 jobs for residents in the area, including artisans and labourers.
FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, said the city is long overdue for such projects.
He confirmed that additional terminals would be built in Wuye, Bwari, Kuje, and the Central Business District before the year ends.
According to him, this is a step toward ending the use of unauthorized vehicles and curbing roadside parking, which adds to traffic congestion.
The terminals will not be run by the FCT Transport Secretariat. Instead, they will be handed over to private operators to manage.
Each terminal will have food courts, restrooms, and entertainment options for waiting passengers.
The Mabushi terminal also includes cinemas and relaxation areas to give commuters a more comfortable experience.
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