FG defends Tinubu’s record, says all regions treated fairly

By Kunle Sanni –

The Federal Government has dismissed claims of lopsided development under President Bola Tinubu, insisting that his administration has been guided by fairness, justice, and equity in distributing federal projects, appointments, and opportunities.

Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stated this at a press briefing on Sunday, stressing that no region of the country is being sidelined in the implementation of the government’s development agenda.

“Contrary to insinuations and misinformation, President Tinubu’s leadership has demonstrated uncommon commitment to balanced development and inclusivity,” Idris said.

Data on Projects Across Regions
According to government records, the Northwest has received the largest share of project approvals at ₦5.97 trillion, representing over 40 percent of total allocations. Other regions received: South-South (₦2.41 trillion), North-Central (₦1.13 trillion), Southeast (₦407 billion), Northeast (₦400 billion), and Southwest excluding Lagos (₦604 billion).

The administration is simultaneously executing major infrastructure projects nationwide. These include the 1,068 km Sokoto–Badagry Superhighway, the 750 km Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway, and the rehabilitation of the Port Harcourt–Maiduguri rail corridor. The government has also secured ₦250 billion in funding for light rail projects in Kano and Kaduna, while metro lines in Lagos and Ogun are underway.

Breakdown of Key Projects

North: Abuja–Kaduna–Kano Road (₦764bn), Sokoto–Gusau–Zaria Road (₦824bn), and BUA Tax Credit Road in Katsina, Kano, and Jigawa.

Southwest: Rehabilitation of Lagos bridges (₦120bn), Oyo–Ogbomoso–Ilorin Road (₦146bn), and Lagos–Sagamu dualisation.

Southeast: Enugu–Onitsha Road (₦202bn), 2nd Niger Bridge access roads (₦175bn), and Lokpanta–Enugu dualisation (₦100bn).

South-South: Eleme–Onne Road (₦156bn), Bodo–Bonny Road with 12 bridges (₦200bn), and East–West Road Section 2 (₦186bn).

Idris also highlighted energy and industrial projects such as the revived 255MW Kaduna Power Plant, progress on the AKK Gas Project, and the accelerated Kano–Maradi rail line, which has advanced from 5% to 67% completion.

Appointments and Development Commissions
The minister said President Tinubu has ensured equitable federal appointments, guided by competence and national balance. He also noted the creation of five Regional Development Commissions and a new Federal Ministry of Livestock Development as evidence of inclusive governance.