President Bola Tinubu’s administration is fair to all regions in the allocation of national projects, appointments, and opportunities, the Federal Government has said.
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, in a statement on Sunday, dismissed claims of marginalisation, insisting that all six geopolitical zones have received equitable attention from the Tinubu-led administration.
“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 Tinubu’s 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,” he said.
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The minister maintained that infrastructure and development projects had been fairly distributed across the country, citing ongoing initiatives in roads, railways, power, and healthcare.
Idris stated, “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 Tinubu is equitable. No region is playing a second fiddle or ignored.”
The minister cited the establishment of regional development commissions in all six geopolitical zones and pointed to major infrastructure projects like the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway in the South and the Badagry–Sokoto Highway in the North as examples of geographic balance.
He revealed that over 250,000 jobs were expected to be created through the various infrastructure projects across the country, including ₦150 billion and ₦100 billion light rail projects in Kano and Kaduna, respectively, as well as metroline developments in Lagos and Ogun States.
“While the coastal highway courses through the South, the Badagry–Sokoto Highway, under construction, traverses mainly the North.
“This sense of balance runs through all the major infrastructure projects being implemented today.
“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 the government’s effort to develop Nigeria’s light rail infrastructure,” he stated.
