Fact-Check: Did President Tinubu Only ‘Commission a Marriage’ in Katsina and ‘Projects’ in Anambra?
Claim:
A viral social media post suggests that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu commissioned major infrastructure projects during his visit to Anambra State but merely attended a wedding ceremony during a recent trip to Katsina State.
Background:
President Tinubu embarked on a one-day official visit to Katsina State on May 2, 2025, marking his first official trip to the state since assuming office in 2023.
A week later, on May 8, 2025, he visited Anambra State, arriving via Chinua Achebe International Airport, Umueri, for another official engagement. He was accompanied by his National Security Adviser, Malam Nuhu Ribadu, and other senior officials.
In Anambra, the President was received by Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, Deputy Governor Onyekachukwu Ibezim, state lawmakers, and other dignitaries.
However, a viral post—circulated with emojis of pity and mockery—claimed that while the President commissioned significant development projects in Anambra, he visited Katsina State only to “commission a marriage,” referring to a wedding ceremony he attended.
The post criticized the Katsina State Government for allegedly neglecting critical security and development issues, suggesting that the visit was a missed opportunity to address the state’s pressing challenges. It amplified sentiments blaming Northern leaders for underdevelopment in the region.
Audio recordings circulating in WhatsApp groups—purportedly from prominent Katsina elders—expressed disappointment in Governor Dikko Radda’s handling of the President’s visit, alleging that he failed to brief Tinubu on the state’s security and developmental needs.
Significantly, this visit marked President Tinubu’s first two-day stay in any state outside Lagos since taking office.
The viral message reads: “President Tinubu commissions projects in Anambra but only commissions a marriage in Katsina. Haba Arewa ????????.”
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Verification:
To verify the claim, PRNigeria reviewed media reports and official statements covering the President’s itinerary in Katsina State.
Findings revealed that on May 2, 2025, President Tinubu addressed military and security personnel upon his arrival in Katsina. He ordered them to intensify operations to eliminate terrorists and their foreign collaborators, emphasizing the Federal Government’s commitment to boosting military capacity with advanced equipment and improved welfare packages.
Quoting the President:
“Let the enemies of Nigeria know — their time is up.”
Further verification from the Katsina State Commissioner for Information, Dr. Bala Salisu-Zango, and corroborated news reports confirmed that President Tinubu commissioned two major infrastructure projects:
- Eastern Bypass Road – A strategic road linking Dutsin-ma Road through Kano and Daura Roads to Yandaki in Kaita Local Government Area.
- State Agricultural Mechanization Centre – A modern facility aimed at boosting agricultural productivity across the state.
In addition to these engagements, the President also attended the wedding ceremony of Governor Radda’s daughter—a private social event—which seemingly became the focus of the viral claim.
Conclusion:
Contrary to the claim, President Tinubu’s visit to Katsina State included the commissioning of two key infrastructure projects—the Eastern Bypass and the Agricultural Mechanization Centre—alongside his attendance at a private family wedding. Therefore, portraying the visit as solely centered on a wedding is misleading and inaccurate.
Verdict:
✅ FALSE – The claim that President Tinubu only “commissioned a marriage” in Katsina State, unlike his project-focused visit to Anambra, is factually incorrect.
By PRNigeria
