The Presidency has unveiled plans for a nationwide tour of key infrastructure, health, and transportation projects as part of efforts to highlight the achievements of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.
According to the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the initiative is aimed at bridging the information gap between government activities and public awareness. He noted that many Nigerians remain unaware of the scale and impact of projects executed across the country.
“The government has done a lot, and we want to showcase what has been achieved in the past few years,” Onanuga said while briefing journalists ahead of the exercise.
He explained that the tour would give journalists and stakeholders first-hand access to completed and ongoing projects nationwide, improving accuracy in reporting and strengthening public understanding of government interventions.
Onanuga emphasized that infrastructure development, particularly road construction, remains central to economic growth, supporting farmers, traders, and transport operators while enhancing connectivity across regions.
He also highlighted that recent federal reforms have increased financial allocations to states, enabling sub-national governments to embark on more capital projects. According to him, the tour will also expose developments at the state level, reflecting the broader impact of these reforms.
However, he raised concerns over the growing incidence of vandalism of public infrastructure, warning that damage to roads, rail lines, and utilities undermines national progress. He called for greater public responsibility in safeguarding national assets.
Also speaking, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Special Duties, Tunde Rahman, said the initiative seeks to correct misconceptions about the administration’s performance, particularly in regions where critics claim limited impact.
He cited ongoing projects such as the Kano–Maradi rail line and other developments in road networks and healthcare as evidence of the government’s commitment to nationwide development.
Rahman added that the Renewed Hope Ambassadors programme is focused on documenting measurable outcomes of government policies over the past three years, while a newly launched digital platform will allow citizens to access verified information on projects and reforms.
Similarly, Dr. Rabiu Ibrahim, Senior Special Assistant to the Minister of Information, stressed the importance of grassroots communication, noting that government projects must be visible and identifiable at the community level.
He warned that inadequate communication creates room for misinformation, which can distort public perception of government performance.
Sectoral officials also pointed to tangible progress in transportation, healthcare, and social programmes. In the rail sector, ongoing modernization efforts are easing road congestion by shifting freight traffic from highways to rail lines, while new corridors and hubs are being developed.
In the health sector, reforms are expanding access to care, boosting local pharmaceutical production, and attracting investment through strategic partnerships.
Officials said the overall goal is to ensure Nigerians can directly see and experience the impact of government interventions, reinforcing transparency and accountability across sectors.
