The Presidency has rejected accusations by Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, the 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), who alleged that Northern Nigeria has been overlooked under President Bola Tinubu’s government.
In a statement released on Friday by Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, the Presidency detailed numerous ongoing initiatives in the North, covering infrastructure, healthcare, agriculture, and energy sectors. Dare asserted that the claim of Northern neglect is unfounded, stressing the administration’s dedication to the region’s progress.
Among the highlighted projects are the Abuja–Kaduna–Kano Expressway, the Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway, and the Ajaokuta–Kaduna–Kano Gas Pipeline. Agricultural efforts include a $158.15 million value chain program in nine northern states and the ACReSAL project, which aims to rehabilitate one million hectares of degraded land. The Kolmani Integrated Development Project in Bauchi and Gombe was also mentioned.
Healthcare improvements involve upgrades at Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, University of Jos Teaching Hospital, and Federal Medical Centre, Nguru, alongside the revitalization of 1,000 primary health centers in the North. Key road and rail projects, such as the Kano–Maiduguri Dual Carriageway and the Kaduna–Kano Rail Line, were also noted. Energy initiatives include the Gwagwalada Power Plant
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