By Friday Obande
Association under the aegis of Youth Alliance for Tinubu and Shettima, YATS, has debunked what it describes as recent and unfounded claims by Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, alleging that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration has marginalised Northern Nigeria.
In a press statement, signed by Director General, DG, of the group, Hon. Oche Silas, YATS noted that such narratives do not reflect the reality of governance and inclusive national development practiced since May 29, 2023.
He said the president’s appointments have been merit‑based for Northerners, as Silas recalled that in May 2025, President Tinubu approved 22 appointments into federal agencies and commissions.
On Infrastructure and investments, the YATS DG, explained that President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda has delivered targeted infrastructure across the north, such as: the Abuja–Kaduna–Zaria–Kano Expressway: Part of a national highway north, such as: work enhancing connectivity from Abuja into the North; includes airport linkage in Kano, Major rural and agricultural road projects flagged off across Northern states:
The Greater Abuja Water Supply Network (Loops 1, 2, 5, and 6) was recently inaugurated. Designed to serve districts across FCT—including its northern corridor — it underscores equitable public service access under Tinubu’s administration, “were other projects cited by Silas.
The statement continued, ‘while groups like the Nigerian Economic Forum (NEF) claim disproportionate allocation of national resources—citing higher funding for southern projects like the Lagos–Calabar Highway and Second Niger Bridge, I will state categorically that such criticisms lack full context, as numerous investments have been directed to Northern infrastructure and leadership roles clearly reflect a commitment to geographical balance.
“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has not marginalised the North. Through strategic appointments and tangible infrastructure efforts across the region—from rail connectivity and major highways to water supply systems—the administration is actively fostering unity, equity, and development in line with Nigeria’s constitutional Federal Character principle.
I call on Nigerians, including Kwankwaso to “reject divisive rhetoric, and embrace factual dialogue, and support a government that spans the entire nation in vision and implementation,” the statement added.
