Tinubu balanced development, inclusivity since assume office – FG

The Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration has demonstrated uncommon commitment to balanced development and inclusivity since assuming office.

The Federal Government through the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris disclosed this in a statement released over the half-truths and fake information being circulated online.

“We find it expedient to make it abundantly clear that President Tinubu’s administration has been guided, at all times, by principles of fairness, justice, and equity in the distribution of federal government projects, appointments, and opportunities across all six geopolitical zones of our country”.
“The distribution of capital projects under President Tinubu is equitable. No region is playing a second fiddle or ignored. In addition to projects by various Ministries, Departments and Agencies, all 6 regions now have Regional Development Commissions to re-kickstart development efforts.

“While the Coastal Highway courses through the South, the Badagry–Sokoto Highway, under construction, traverses majorly the North. This sense of balance runs through all the major infrastructure projects being implemented today”, he said.

The Minister revealed that major infrastructural interventions are simultaneously ongoing across the federation—from 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 ₦150 billion and ₦100 billion, respectively.

“The metroline projects in Lagos and Ogun States form part of government’s effort to develop the Nigeria’s light rail infrastructure. Collectively, these projects are expected to create over 250,000 jobs nationwide.

“There is also a renewed push for the rehabilitation of the Eastern Corridor of 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’s commitment to human capital and social infrastructure”.
From verifiable data, Idris disclosed that the actual distribution of projects shows the Northwest as the biggest beneficiary: “Northwest: ₦5.97 trillion (over 40% of approvals) South South: ₦2.41 trillion.

“North Central: ₦1.13 trillion, South East: ₦407 billion, North East: ₦400 billion, South West (excluding Lagos): ₦604 billion 1.

“Legacy Road Projects under President Tinubu include Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway (750 km): 175 km ongoing in Lagos, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom States.

“2. Sokoto–Badagry Superhighway (1,068 km): 378 km ongoing in Kebbi and Sokoto sections. Trans-Sahara Highway (465 km): 118 km ongoing in Ebonyi State.
“4. Akwanga–Jos–Bauchi–Gombe Road (439 km): Being redesigned from flexible to rigid pavement for durability. Out of the total length of these projects, the North accounts for 52% and the South for 48%”, the Minister listed.

He said further that beyond roads and rail, this administration has also revived 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.

The Minister added that the Kano-Maradi rail line, inherited at 5% has received huge funding support from the govt making it attain 67% within a short time. “President Tinubu is building national infrastructure, not local trophies.

“Lagos is rightly upgraded as Nigeria’s commercial hub, but the Northwest holds the lion’s share of approvals. This proves that all regions are receiving fair consideration”.
Idris made it known that equity is also evident in federal appointments, adding that the President consistently appointed capable Nigerians from every part of the country, guided by competence and inclusivity rather than sectional considerations.

He said the establishment of five new Regional Development Commissions and creation of Federal Ministry of Livestock Development further illustrate President Bola Tinubu’s determination to address Nigeria’s unique developmental needs in a manner that benefits all sections of the country.

The Minister concluded that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has not only kept faith with Nigerians but has proven himself to be a fair, pragmatic, and consequential reformer.

“Tinubu’s 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”, he added.