In the light of recent insinuations, half-truths and fake information being circulated, we find it expedient to make it abundantly clear that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu\u2019s administration has been guided, at all times, by the principles of fairness, justice, and equity in the distribution of federal government projects, appointments, and opportunities across all six geopolitical zones of our country.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Contrary to the perception being pushed in some quarters, this administration has demonstrated uncommon commitment to balanced development and inclusivity since assuming office. The distribution of capital projects under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is equitable. No region is playing a second fiddle or ignored. In addition to projects by various Ministries, Departments and Agencies, all six regions now have Regional Development Commissions to re-kickstart development efforts. While the Coastal Highway courses through the South, the Badagry\u2013Sokoto Highway, under construction, traverses majorly the North. This sense of balance runs through all the major infrastructure projects being implemented today.<\/p>\n
Major infrastructural interventions are simultaneously ongoing across the federation\u2014from highways and bridges to rail and power projects. The administration has secured funding for light rail projects in Kano and Kaduna states to the tune of \u20a6150 billion and \u20a6100 billion, respectively. The metroline projects in Lagos and Ogun States form part of the government\u2019s effort to develop Nigeria\u2019s light rail infrastructure. Collectively, these projects are expected to create over 250,000 jobs nationwide.<\/p>\n
There is also a renewed push for the rehabilitation of the Eastern Corridor of the rail line from Port Harcourt to Maiduguri. In addition, over 1,000 primary health care centres have been rehabilitated across the country, underscoring the administration\u2019s commitment to human capital and social infrastructure.<\/p>\n
From verifiable data, the actual distribution of projects shows the Northwest as the biggest beneficiary:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Northwest: \u20a65.97 trillion (over 40% of approvals)
\n\u2022 South South: \u20a62.41 trillion
\n\u2022 North Central: \u20a61.13 trillion
\n\u2022 South East: \u20a6407 billion
\n\u2022 North East: \u20a6400 billion
\n\u2022 South West (excluding Lagos): \u20a6604 billion<\/p>\n
Legacy Road Projects under President Tinubu:<\/p>\n
1. Lagos\u2013Calabar Coastal Highway (750 km): 175 km ongoing in Lagos, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom States.
\n2. Sokoto\u2013Badagry Superhighway (1,068 km): 378 km ongoing in Kebbi and Sokoto sections.
\n3. Trans-Sahara Highway (465 km): 118 km ongoing in Ebonyi State.
\n4. Akwanga\u2013Jos\u2013Bauchi\u2013Gombe Road (439 km): Being redesigned from flexible to rigid pavement for durability.<\/p>\n
Out of the total length of these projects, the North accounts for 52% and the South for 48%.<\/p>\n
Other Major Projects in the North:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Sokoto\u2013Gusau\u2013Funtua\u2013Zaria Road (275 km dualised, \u20a6824bn).
\n\u2022 Abuja\u2013Kaduna\u2013Kano Road (350 km dualised, \u20a6764bn).
\n\u2022 BUA Tax Credit Road in Jigawa, Katsina, Kano (256 km dualised).
\n\u2022 Zaria\u2013Hunkuyi Road (156 km).
\n\u2022 Kano Northern Bypass (49 km).
\n\u2022 Kano\u2013Maiduguri Road (100.9 km).
\n\u2022 Bama and Dikwa Roads in Borno (100 km).
\n\u2022 Damaturu\u2013Maiduguri Road (110 km).
\n\u2022 Malando Road in Kebbi (76 km).
\n\u2022 Benue\u20139th Mile Road (250 km dualised, $958m).
\n\u2022 Lokoja\u2013Okene Dualisation (86 km).
\n\u2022 Kaduna\u2013Katsina Roads (Sections 1 and 2, \u20a6150bn).<\/p>\n
Major Projects in the South:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Lagos\u2013Ibadan (8.5 km, \u20a633bn).
\n\u2022 Lagos\u2013Sagamu (12 km dualised).
\n\u2022 Oyo\u2013Ogbomoso\u2013Ilorin (\u20a6146bn).
\n\u2022 Rehabilitation of Carter, Third Mainland, and Eko Bridges (\u20a6120bn).<\/p>\n
South East:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Enugu\u2013Onitsha Road (107 km, \u20a6202bn via MTN Tax Credit).
\n\u2022 Enugu\u2013Onitsha Road (72 km, \u20a6150bn via CBC).
\n\u2022 Enugu\u2013Abakaliki Road (36 km).
\n\u2022 2nd Niger Bridge Access Road (17.5 km dualised, \u20a6175bn).
\n\u2022 Lokpanta\u2013Enugu Road (61 km dualised, \u20a6100bn).<\/p>\n
South South:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Eleme\u2013Onne Road (30 km, \u20a6156bn).
\n\u2022 Eket Bypass (9.7 km dualised, \u20a676bn).
\n\u2022 East\u2013West Road Section 2 (\u20a6186bn).
\n\u2022 Nembe\u2013Brass Road (\u20a6150bn).
\n\u2022 Lokoja\u2013Benin Dualisation (\u20a6167bn).
\n\u2022 2nd Niger Bridge Access Road in Delta (17 km dualised, \u20a6146bn).
\n\u2022 Bodo\u2013Bonny Road in Rivers (35 km with 12 bridges, \u20a6200bn).<\/p>\n
Beyond roads and rail, this administration has also revived the 255MW Kaduna Power Plant, advanced the AKK Gas Project, and expanded oil and gas exploration in the North with the drilling of three oil wells in the Kolmani region of Bauchi and Gombe States. Kano-Maradi rail line, inherited at 5% has received huge funding support from the government making it attain 67% within a short time.<\/p>\n
President Tinubu is building national infrastructure, not local trophies. Lagos is rightly upgraded as Nigeria\u2019s commercial hub, but the Northwest holds the lion\u2019s share of approvals. This proves that all regions are receiving fair consideration.<\/p>\n
Equity is also evident in federal appointments. President Tinubu has consistently appointed capable Nigerians from every part of the country, guided by competence and inclusivity rather than sectional considerations.<\/p>\n
Inclusivity lies at the heart of the Renewed Hope Agenda. The establishment of five new Regional Development Commissions and the creation of the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development further illustrate the President\u2019s determination to address Nigeria\u2019s unique developmental needs in a manner that benefits all sections of the country.<\/p>\n
On the whole, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has not only kept faith with Nigerians but has proven himself to be a fair, pragmatic, and consequential reformer. His leadership is inclusive, his vision is unifying, and his commitment to equity and justice is unwavering. Nigerians can rest assured that under his watch, no part of this country will be left behind.<\/p>\n
Mohammed Idris, fnipr
\nHonourable Minister of Information and National Orientation<\/p>\n
Sunday, August 31, 2025<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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