…Says, none from 6 States of northwest appointed.
by Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna
A pressure group, under guise of ‘Northern Christian Youth Professionals’ (NCYPs), has decried marginalization in the appointment into the entire Northwest Development Commission, created recently, calling for inclusivity.
A statement issued Thursday and sighed by chairman of the group, Comrade Isaac Abrak, noted that the recent appointments into the board of directors of the Commission by President Bola Tinubu does not reflect the diversity of the region, as no Christians from the six states were selected.
The statement is tagged, ‘Call for Inclusivity: Northern Christian Youth Professionals Decry Marginalization in North West Development Commission Appointments.’
It reads in parts: “We are deeply concerned about the recent appointments to the board of directors of the North West Commission by President Tinubu.
Unfortunately, these appointments do not reflect the diversity of the region, as no Christians from the six states were selected.
“For the sake of inclusivity and fair representation, it is imperative that Christians are appointed to the Commission. The current situation is unacceptable and perpetuates marginalization. We urge President Tinubu to reassess these appointments and make necessary adjustments to ensure balanced representation.
“Leaving these appointments unchanged will have negative consequences for the Commission’s success and exacerbate religious divisions in the region and Nigeria as a whole. We call on President Tinubu to prioritize unity and inclusivity in his decision-making.
“We request that President Tinubu takes immediate action to address these concerns and promote inclusivity in the North West Development Commission,” it lamented.