The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to fairness, justice, and equity in the distribution of projects, appointments, and opportunities across all six geopolitical zones of the country.

Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, in a statement on Monday, said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration has demonstrated an uncommon commitment to balanced development and inclusivity since assuming office.

According to Idris, the distribution of capital projects reflects equity, ensuring that no region is left behind or relegated to a “second fiddle” role. He noted that alongside projects from Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), all six regions now have Regional Development Commissions to re-energize growth and development.

He highlighted landmark road projects such as the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway in the South and the Sokoto–Badagry Superhighway in the North as legacy initiatives. Other ongoing interventions include highways, bridges, rail, and power projects.

The Minister revealed that the administration has also secured funding for light rail projects in Kano and Kaduna states, worth ₦150 billion and ₦100 billion respectively.

Distribution of Projects by Region:

Northwest: ₦5.97 trillion (over 40% of approvals)

South-South: ₦2.41 trillion

North Central: ₦1.13 trillion

South East: ₦407 billion

North East: ₦400 billion

South West (excluding Lagos): ₦604 billion

Idris explained that out of the total length of road projects, the North accounts for 52% while the South accounts for 48%.

Major Northern Projects include:

Sokoto–Gusau–Funtua–Zaria Road (275 km, ₦824bn)

Abuja–Kaduna–Kano Road (350 km, ₦764bn)

Kano–Maiduguri Road (100.9 km)

Damaturu–Maiduguri Road (110 km)

Benue–9th Mile Road (250 km dualised, $958m)

Lokoja–Okene Dualisation (86 km)

Major Southern Projects include:

Lagos–Ibadan (8.5 km, ₦33bn)

Oyo–Ogbomoso–Ilorin (₦146bn)

Rehabilitation of Carter, Third Mainland, and Eko Bridges (₦120bn)

Enugu–Onitsha Road (107 km, ₦202bn via MTN Tax Credit)

2nd Niger Bridge Access Roads (₦175bn in Anambra, ₦146bn in Delta)

Eleme–Onne Road (30 km, ₦156bn)

Bodo–Bonny Road in Rivers (35 km with 12 bridges, ₦200bn)

Beyond road and rail projects, the Tinubu administration has revived the 255MW Kaduna Power Plant, advanced the AKK Gas Project, expanded oil and gas exploration in the North, and accelerated progress on the Kano–Maradi rail line, now at 67% completion.

The Minister stressed that President Tinubu is building national infrastructure rather than regional trophies, noting that while Lagos is being strengthened as Nigeria’s commercial hub, the Northwest holds the largest share of project approvals.

He further added that equity is also evident in federal appointments, which have consistently cut across regions and are guided by competence and inclusivity.

“The Renewed Hope Agenda puts inclusivity at its core,” Idris stated, pointing to the creation of five new Regional Development Commissions and the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development as evidence of the government’s determination to address Nigeria’s unique needs fairly.

“With these measures,” he concluded, “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has proven himself a fair, pragmatic, and consequential reformer. Nigerians can rest assured that under his watch, no part of the country will be left behind.”