North gets 52% of major federal projects under Tinubu, says Alfindiki
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration has placed Northern Nigeria at the heart of its development agenda, with over 52 percent of major national infrastructure projects currently concentrated in the region.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration has placed Northern Nigeria at the heart of its development agenda, with over 52 percent of major national infrastructure projects currently concentrated in the region.
This assertion was made by the former Chairman of Kano Municipal Local Government and a chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Fa’izu Alfindiki, in a statement released in Abuja on Wednesday.
Alfindiki urged citizens to look beyond political "noise" and evaluate the current government based on its multi-trillion naira investments in the North.
According to Alfindiki, the federal government is currently managing over 1,400 kilometres of major road projects across the northern states, with a total valuation exceeding ₦7.21 trillion.
He highlighted the Sokoto–Badagry Superhighway—a 1,068-kilometre, six-lane project featuring an integrated rail line—as a "game-changer" for national connectivity.
"The projects currently underway are clear evidence that the North is receiving unprecedented attention. From the reconstruction of the Abuja–Kaduna–Zaria–Kano Road using reinforced concrete to the dualization of the Kano–Katsina and Zaria–Sokoto routes, the scale of work is undeniable," Alfindiki stated.
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The former chairman also pointed to a massive overhaul of the transportation and energy sectors, noting that these projects are designed to breathe life back into the region’s economy.
Key projects highlighted include the $1.2 billion Kano–Kaduna Rail Line and the Kano–Maradi international link; the Ajaokuta–Kaduna–Kano (AKK) Gas Pipeline, which he described as a landmark for industrialisation, as well as the 1,350MW Gwagwalada Independent Power Plant and the rehabilitation of the Kumpada Irrigation Project to boost food security.
In a direct swipe at opposition figures, Alfindiki cautioned the region against being swayed by "politically motivated narratives." While he did not dwell on names, he criticised the approach of figures like Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, suggesting they offer criticism without viable alternatives.
"The time for propaganda and misinformation is over. Development is driven by action, planning, and commitment, not noise," Alfindiki remarked.
He then called on Northern residents to support the administration’s efforts: "We must reject divisive narratives and focus on the tangible development that is finally reaching our communities. This is about building a stronger, more prosperous North for everyone."
