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 the distribution of projects, appointments and opportunities across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones.
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, in a statement weekend, stated that contrary to insinuations and misinformation, the administration had shown “uncommon commitment” to inclusivity and balanced national development since assuming office.
According to him, the government’s flagship infrastructure projects reflect an even spread. ‘’While the Lagos–Calabar coastal highway traverses the southern corridor, the Sokoto–Badagry superhighway cuts across the north.
“This sense of balance runs through all the major infrastructure projects being implemented today,” he said. Idris revealed that massive interventions were simultaneously underway in roads, bridges, rail and power.
The government, according to him, has secured N150 billion and N100 billion for light rail projects in Kano and Kaduna, while metroline projects in Lagos and Ogun are ongoing.
Collectively, he said the rail investments were expected to generate over 250,000 jobs nationwide.
He added that the eastern corridor rail line from Port Harcourt to Maiduguri was also undergoing rehabilitation, alongside the upgrading of over 1,000 primary health care centres across the country.
Citing verifiable data, Idris said the northwest had so far received the largest allocation of capital projects worth N5.97 trillion, representing over 40% of approvals.
