The Digest:
The presidency has countered claims by Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, accusing the Tinubu administration of prioritizing infrastructure development in the South. In a detailed response, President Tinubu’s media aide, Sunday Dare, highlighted ongoing projects benefiting the North.
Key Points:
- Kwankwaso criticized the administration for sidelining the North in its development efforts.
- He specifically called attention to the poor condition of the Abuja-Kaduna-Kano highway.
- Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to the President, dismissed these claims, stating the government’s commitment to the North.
- Mega projects in the North include roads such as the Abuja-Kaduna-Kano and Sokoto-Badagry Expressways.
- Agricultural investments include the $158 million Agriculture Value Chain Programme, which spans nine northern states.
- Health projects include the construction of new hospitals and over 1,000 primary health centers in the North.
- Rail projects, such as the Kaduna-Kano and Kano-Maradi Rail Lines, are underway.
- Solar energy projects, such as the ABIBA 50 MW Solar Power Station, are also being developed in the North.
- Tinubu’s administration aims to lay a long-term foundation for the North’s growth through these investments.
While Kwankwaso claims the North has been neglected, the presidency insists that under Tinubu, numerous infrastructure, healthcare, and agricultural projects are strengthening the region.
Sources: Punch, Premium Times, Channels TV
