By Quazeem Bukola Halimot
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has expressed amazement at the level of infrastructure development she says she has witnessed across various states in the country, particularly in road rehabilitation and the construction of public facilities by state governments.
The First Lady made the remarks during an interview with News Central TV at a grassroots rally held in the North-Central region to mobilise support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima.
Speaking during the interview, Oluremi Tinubu reflected on her eight-year tenure in the Senate, noting that her recent travels across different communities had exposed her to infrastructure projects that she found particularly striking.
According to her, the scale of road repairs and other development initiatives undertaken by governors had caught her attention.
“I have been in the Senate for eight years. This is the first time I will see governors fixing roads, building a lot of infrastructure,” she said.
Her comments have drawn attention to the ongoing conversation about infrastructure delivery and the performance of state governments under the current administration.
Across Nigeria, road construction, rehabilitation and the provision of public facilities remain important aspects of governance. Well-maintained roads can improve transportation, ease the movement of goods and services, and support economic activities, while investments in public facilities can improve access to essential services.
However, the level and pace of development vary from one state to another, depending on available resources, budgetary priorities, federal allocations and the policies adopted by individual governors.
While the First Lady’s remarks were based on her observations during visits to different parts of the country, the overall success of infrastructure programmes is generally assessed through project quality, timely completion, geographical distribution and the tangible benefits delivered to residents.
Her statement comes amid continued political discussions surrounding the Tinubu administration’s development agenda and efforts to secure public support ahead of future electoral contests.
The interview was conducted during a grassroots mobilisation rally organised in support of President Tinubu and Vice President Shettima.
