Tinubu Has Been Fair To All Section Of The Country, FG Defends Bias Allegation

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris has said the Federal Government, under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been fair to all Section of the country, without bias.

The Minister made this known in Abuja on Sunday, in light of recent insinuations which he described as ‘half-truth and fake information being circulated against administration.

He said: “We find it expedient to make it abundantly clear that President 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.

“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 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–Sokoto Highway, under construction, traverses majorly the North. This sense of balance runs through all the major infrastructure projects being implemented today.

“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 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 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’s commitment to human capital and social infrastructure.

“From verifiable data, the actual distribution of projects shows the Northwest as the biggest beneficiary.”

The Minister also noted that beyond roads and rail, the administration, 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.

“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.

“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.

“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’s determination to address Nigeria’s unique developmental needs in a manner that benefits all sections of the country,” he added.