The federal government has dismissed claims that President Bola Tinubu’s administration is giving preferential treatment to some sections of the country and ignoring others.

In a statement on Sunday, Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, said Mr Tinubu’s administration is guided by the principles of equity, fairness and justice.

“In the light of recent insinuations, half-truths and fake information being circulated, we find it expedient to make it abundantly clear that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration has been guided, at all times, by the principles of fairness, justice, and equity in the distribution of federal government projects, appointments, and opportunities across all six geopolitical zones of our country,” the statement said.

Mr Idris said contrary to claims in some quarters, the Tinubu administration has demonstrated uncommon commitment to balanced development and inclusivity since assuming office.

The minister said, “The distribution of capital projects under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is equitable. No region is playing a second fiddle or ignored. In addition to projects by various ministries, departments and agencies, all six regions now have regional development commissions to re-kickstart development efforts. While the Coastal Highway courses through the South, the Badagry–Sokoto Highway, under construction, traverses majorly the North. This sense of balance runs through all the major infrastructure projects being implemented today.”

Acknowledging that Lagos is “rightly upgraded as Nigeria’s commercial hub,” Mr Idris claimed that Mr Tinubu’s administration was committed to fairness, citing the establishment of new regional development commissions and various infrastructure interventions ongoing in different parts of the country.

He stated, “President Tinubu is building national infrastructure, not local trophies. Lagos is rightly upgraded as Nigeria’s commercial hub, but the North-West holds the lion’s share of approvals. This proves that all regions are receiving fair consideration. Equity is also evident in federal appointments. President Tinubu has consistently appointed capable Nigerians from every part of the country, guided by competence and inclusivity rather than sectional considerations.’’

The minister described the president as an inclusive and pragmatic reformer, adding his administration would ensure unity and justice in the country.

 “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has not only kept faith with Nigerians but has proven himself to be a fair, pragmatic, and consequential reformer. His leadership is inclusive, his vision is unifying, and his commitment to equity and justice is unwavering. Nigerians can rest assured that under his watch, no part of this country will be left behind,” Mr Idris noted.