By Charles Pemu 
ABUJA — 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 projects, appointments, and opportunities across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones.
In a statement over the weekend, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, said the administration has shown “uncommon commitment” to balanced national development. He cited flagship infrastructure projects, such as the Lagos–Calabar coastal highway in the South and the Sokoto–Badagry superhighway in the North, as proof of this balanced approach.
Idris supported his claims with data, revealing that the Northwest has received the largest share of capital projects, valued at ₦5.97 trillion, representing over 40% of approvals. The South-South followed with ₦2.41 trillion. Overall, 52% of the road projects are in the North, while 48% are in the South.
The Minister also highlighted major ongoing projects, including the rehabilitation of the Eastern corridor rail line from Port Harcourt to Maiduguri, as well as the revival of the 255MW Kaduna Power Plant. On federal appointments, he pointed to the establishment of new regional development commissions and the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development as evidence of the administration’s commitment to inclusivity.
“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is building national infrastructure, not local trophies,” the Minister stated, adding that under his watch, “no part of this country will be left behind.”