Tinubu Govt Fires Back at Kwankwaso: “The North Is Not Neglected!” – Presidency Lists Ongoing Projects Across Region The Presidency has dismissed claims by former NNPP presidential candidate, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, that the North is being sidelined under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. In a strongly-worded statement, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, countered Kwankwaso’s allegations, highlighting numerous federal interventions and projects in the North. From the Abuja–Kaduna–Kano Expressway and Kano–Maiduguri Dual Carriageway, to the Ajaokuta–Kaduna–Kano Gas Pipeline and solar energy projects in Kaduna, the presidency said the region is benefiting from strategic infrastructure and energy investments. Other notable initiatives include: $158M Agricultural Value Chain Project across 9 northern states Kolmani Oil & Gas Project in Bauchi and Gombe ACReSAL Programme to restore 1 million hectares of degraded land Revitalisation of 1,000 Primary Health Centres Health institutions like Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital and University of Jos Teaching Hospital are also receiving federal upgrades and expansion. Major rail and metro projects—such as Kaduna–Kano and Kano–Maradi Rail Lines, plus Abuja Metro rehab—were also cited as proof of commitment. “Northern Nigeria is not left behind... From road networks to gas pipelines, agriculture, health, and rail, this administration has the North well covered,” Dare emphasized. This rebuttal comes after Kwankwaso expressed frustration over the North’s condition during a Kano dialogue, citing a harrowing road trip due to poor federal road maintenance. The national conversation continues — but the presidency insists: “The North is not being neglected.” #TinubuVsKwankwaso #NorthernNigeria #PresidencyResponds