Call for a new Nigerian state
The desire for more states in Nigeria continues. It's a matter of ethnic pride and a feeling by some of under-representation in government. It's also important to remember that government is single biggest employer in the country.
Nigerian states by population: Map from Wikimedia Commons (click on the map to see full-size image)This story is from Leadership in Abuja.
Hausa Community Calls for More States in South-East
"The leader of the Hausa community in Abia State, Alhaji Yaro Danladi, has appealed for the creation of additional state in the South-East geo-political zone...
"Yaro said an additional state in the zone would benefit the Hausas and other Nigerians who reside in the area...
"The traditional ruler stressed the need for Nigerians to continually promote peace and unity among the ethnic groups as well as tolerate each other's religion...
"In a related development, the member, representing Aba central constituency in the state House of Assembly, Chief Uzor Azubuike, has advocated for the creation of Aba State for balance in the number of states in the six geo-political areas as well as the establishment of a local government system in the Constitution to enable it stand on its own..."
Labels: Nigeria, political culture, politics
posted by Ken Wedding @ 6:11 AM
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