Group Debunks North's Marginalization Claims Under Tinubu

The Auspic Nigeria First Project group has issued a statement asserting that allegations of the North's marginalization under President Bola Tinubu are unfounded. The group's director of research, Hamza Saulawa, and spokesperson Bishir Dauda emphasized that the Tinubu administration's policies have benefited the entire nation, regardless of geographic location.

They highlighted significant federal allocations to all states, including those in the North, and pointed out ongoing infrastructure projects such as the Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway and the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano Expressway. The group criticized opposition politicians and media for perpetuating the narrative of marginalization without credible evidence.

They also noted the importance of local government autonomy and the positive outcomes of direct fund transfers to local governments, which have enabled them to implement projects that improve grassroots living conditions. The statement concluded that development in the North should not solely rely on federal government initiatives but also on the responsibilities of state governors and local government leaders.