The North-West geopolitical zone currently has the highest number of ongoing federal intervention projects under President Bola Tinubu’s administration, with 48 out of 260 infrastructure projects located in the region, according to the Renewed Hope Ambassadors (RHA).
The claim was made by the Director of Media and Publicity of the group, Tunde Rahman, in a statement issued to journalists on Friday after a media tour of major federal projects across parts of Northern Nigeria.
The inspection tour covered strategic infrastructure projects in the Federal Capital Territory, Kaduna, Kano, Jigawa and Kebbi states, with focus on highways, railway corridors, irrigation schemes, ecological interventions and energy infrastructure.
According to the group, the projects form part of 260 Special Intervention Projects currently being implemented nationwide through the Federal Ministry of Works. It said the North-West — comprising Kano, Kaduna, Katsina, Jigawa, Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara states — accounts for the largest share of projects among the country’s six geopolitical zones.
The development comes amid recent criticism directed at the Tinubu administration over allegations that federal intervention projects were being concentrated more heavily in the South-West than in other regions of the country. The Presidency has previously rejected those claims, maintaining that project distribution is based on national priorities and strategic development needs.
RHA says projects show commitment to Northern development
In its statement, the Renewed Hope Ambassadors said the scale of ongoing projects across the North-West demonstrates the Federal Government’s commitment to infrastructure renewal, economic growth and regional transformation.
The group noted that the projects are spread across transport, agriculture, ecological management and energy sectors, adding that their completion would significantly improve mobility, support trade, strengthen agricultural productivity and stimulate wider economic activities across the region.
According to the statement, the media team travelled from Zuba Junction in the Federal Capital Territory through Kaduna, Kano, Jigawa and Kebbi states to physically assess the progress of major projects currently under construction.
Abuja-Kaduna-Kano highway records major progress
During the tour, the delegation inspected sections of the Abuja-Kaduna-Kano highway, one of the flagship road projects of the Federal Government.
The group said the rehabilitated highway is being constructed with a 20-centimetre-thick concrete pavement and fitted with solar-powered streetlights.
According to the statement, the 82-kilometre Section One of the project, being handled by Infiouest International Construction Company, stretches from Zuba Junction to slightly beyond Jere and is virtually completed, with only a small section of approximately 300 metres left unfinished.
It added that work on Section Two has already commenced, while the projected completion date for the phase is November this year.
Kaduna Western Bypass revived after two decades
In Kaduna, the team also inspected the Kaduna Western Bypass, a project that had reportedly remained stalled for more than 22 years.
The 21-kilometre dual carriageway, according to the group, has now recorded significant progress and is estimated to be about 50 per cent completed.
The RHA added that the project currently faces no funding constraints, raising expectations that it could move forward at a faster pace.
Kaduna-Kano-Maradi rail project described as key regional link
One of the most significant projects visited during the tour was the Kaduna-Kano-Katsina-Maradi railway line, which the group described as one of the most strategic transport investments currently underway in Northern Nigeria.
According to the statement, the transnational rail corridor is expected to connect several states in the North to Maradi in neighbouring Niger Republic, creating a major transport and commercial route for passengers, agricultural produce and cross-border trade.
The delegation also inspected the flyover bridge under construction in Kaduna as part of the railway project. The expected completion date for that component is December 2026.
Kano section nears completion
The group disclosed that the Kano section of the Abuja-Kaduna-Kano highway has reached about 95 per cent completion.
It also visited several ongoing projects at the Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, including the Cardiovascular Centre, Paediatric Centre and a students’ hostel.
According to the RHA, the projects form part of constituency interventions facilitated by the Deputy Senate President, Senator Jubril Barau.
Irrigation, ecological and agricultural projects inspected
Beyond transport infrastructure, the team also visited a number of agriculture and environmental projects in Kano.
These include the N27 billion irrigation project in Garko, an ecological intervention funded by the Federal Government, and a solar energy project being executed by the Energy Commission of Nigeria.
The delegation also inspected a 10-hectare Agricultural Incubation Centre located at Bayero University, Kano, and developed by the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure.
The centre is expected to support research, innovation and the development of scalable modern agricultural solutions.
North-West Development Commission headquarters inspected
Along Murtala Mohammed Way in Kano’s Government Reservation Area, the delegation also visited the headquarters of the North-West Development Commission.
The commission is one of the regional development agencies established under the Tinubu administration to coordinate intervention programmes and accelerate development across the geopolitical zones.
The group said the commission is expected to play a strategic role in supporting infrastructure expansion, economic planning and social development in the North-West.
Major ecological intervention underway in Kano
The RHA also highlighted a N47 billion ecological intervention project in the Wujuwuju-Jakara area of Kano.
According to the statement, the project initially began as a Kano State Government erosion and gully control initiative before it was later taken over by the Federal Government.
The project is aimed at addressing erosion threats, environmental degradation and flood-related risks in the area.
Jigawa and Kebbi projects progressing
In Jigawa State, the group said the state’s section of the Kaduna-Kano-Katsina-Maradi railway project is virtually completed.
In Kebbi State, the delegation inspected the Sokoto-Badagry Super Highway covering Phases 2A and 2B, stretching from kilometre 120 to kilometre 385.
According to the statement, site clearance, earth filling, stone base installation and sub-surface works are progressing steadily.
Concrete pavement construction has already covered about 19 kilometres, while installation of streetlights is also ongoing.
The level of completion, the group said, stands at about 40 per cent for Section 2A and 16 per cent for Section 2B.
Group dismisses claims of regional imbalance
The Renewed Hope Ambassadors said the volume of ongoing projects in the North-West and across the broader Northern region shows that the Tinubu administration has remained committed to regional development.
The group argued that many of the criticisms suggesting that the North has not benefited fairly from federal infrastructure spending do not reflect the reality on ground.
According to the statement, those making such claims should undertake independent visits to project sites to verify the scale of work currently underway.
It added that while political debates ahead of the 2027 elections may continue to shape public narratives, the visible progress of infrastructure projects across Northern Nigeria remains a clear indicator of ongoing federal investment in the region.
