In a surprising statement, former Kano State Governor and presidential aspirant, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, claimed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration is neglecting Northern Nigeria. But the data and current federal projects tell a much different story.
Contrary to Kwankwaso’s assertion, the North has witnessed an impressive rollout of infrastructure, agriculture, health, energy, rail, and economic development projects since President Tinubu assumed office. This administration has made significant strides in bridging development gaps and building lasting national integration — with the North playing a central role.
Let’s take a closer look at the evidence.
Infrastructure Revolution: Roads and Highways Across the North
President Tinubu has prioritized connectivity through road expansion and rehabilitation — especially in the North. These landmark projects improve trade, reduce travel time, and enhance security:
Abuja–Kaduna–Zaria–Kano Dual Carriageway (375 km)
Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway (1,068 km, Northern stretch)
Zaria–Funtua–Gusau–Sokoto Road (Dual Carriageway)
Biu–Kangiwa–Kamba–Gaya–Niger Republic Road (Cross-border integration)
Kaduna–Jos, Adamawa–Taraba, Kano–Maiduguri Highways
Gamboru Bridge Reconstruction, Borno State
Lafia Bypass Construction, Nasarawa State
These projects are geared towards regional development, boosting agribusiness supply chains and cross-border commerce.
Agriculture: Empowering the Northern Breadbasket
President Tinubu’s administration is investing heavily in agriculture to empower the region’s farmers and agro-industrial sectors:
$158.15 million Agriculture Value Chain Programme across nine Northern states
Kolmani Integrated Development Project (Bauchi & Gombe): Nigeria's first integrated oil, gas, and power hub
ACReSAL (Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes): A $700 million World Bank-funded climate resilience project
Kano River Irrigation Project: Reviving irrigation farming for food security
Healthcare Delivery: Northern Nigeria Receives a Lifeline
Multiple high-impact health investments are restoring trust in the region’s public health infrastructure:
Teaching Hospitals: ABU Zaria, Usmanu Danfodiyo (Sokoto), Katsina, Jos, Bauchi, and Ilorin
Primary Health Centres (PHCs): Over 1,000 centers revitalized across the North
Federal Medical Centre, Yobe
Advanced Diagnostic Complex in Kwara
These upgrades reduce maternal mortality and improve emergency response across rural areas.
Energy and Gas: Powering the North’s Industrial Future
Energy security and industrialization are key to Northern Nigeria’s economic future:
Ajaokuta–Kaduna–Kano (AKK) Gas Pipeline (614 km): A game-changer for domestic gas supply and industrial growth
Gwagwalada Power Plant, Abuja: Directly linked to the AKK pipeline
ABIBA 50 MW Solar Power Station, Kaduna: Boosting renewable energy access
Railway and Metro Projects: Linking the North to National Prosperity
Transportation modernization is unfolding with impressive rail infrastructure:
Kaduna–Kano Standard Gauge Rail (203 km) – part of the Lagos-Kano national railway
Kano–Maradi Rail Line (285 km) – extending trade to Niger Republic
₦100 billion Kaduna Light Rail Project – easing urban mobility
Rehabilitation of Abuja Metro Line
Waterways, Trade & Environment
Trans-Sahara Trade Corridor – connecting Northern Nigeria to pan-African trade routes
National Agency for the Great Green Wall (NAGGW) – fighting desert encroachment and restoring drylands
Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management Project (NEWMAP) – supporting resilience in Northern rural communities
The North Is Not Neglected — It’s Prioritized
From mega highways and gas pipelines to world-class health institutions and agricultural resilience programs, President Bola Tinubu’s administration is investing aggressively in Northern Nigeria’s future. These transformative projects speak louder than political rhetoric.
Senator Kwankwaso’s concerns, while notable in the national dialogue, do not reflect the hard facts on the ground. Northern Nigeria is not being sidelined — it’s being elevated as a strategic region in Nigeria’s socio-economic roadmap
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