Apex lgbo socio-cultural organization, the Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has said that the South-East zone has witnessed a significant evolution under President Bola Tinubu after 55 years since the conclusion of the Nigeria- Biafra Civil War in 1970.
Ohanaeze stated that Tinubu stands as the first leader in this period who genuinely connects with the people of the South-East, exemplified by his strategic appointment of David Umahi as Minister of Works, the first Igbo to hold this position since the end of the war.
The pan- lgbo organisation noted that Umahi’s appointment was a landmark achievement, signaling a commitment to inclusivity and representation that has been sorely lacking.
According to Ohanaeze, Tinubu’s dedication to addressing the long-neglected and dilapidated federal roads in the South-East is a testament to his administration’s responsiveness to the region’s needs.
In a statement issued on Sunday by its factional Deputy- President General, Mazi Okechukwu lsiguzoro, Ohanaeze noted that the ongoing construction and rehabilitation of numerous federal roads, particularly the Cross River-Ebonyi-Benue-Kogi-Abuja super highway, provides a vital new route for the Igbos and all residents of the old Eastern Region to access the north.
“This initiative is not merely infrastructural; it represents a pivotal moment in our collective history, offering hope and renewed opportunity.
“Ohanaeze Ndigbo asserts unequivocally that these federal government initiatives are far more beneficial to the Southeast than any individual’s presidential ambitions for 2027.
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“The painful lessons learned from past administrations reveal a disheartening trend: many elected leaders have failed to prioritize their own regions in terms of tangible projects and meaningful policies.
“For instance, former Presidents Goodluck Jonathan and the late Muhammadu Buhari left much to be desired in their respective regions, with Jonathan failing to construct even 10 kilometers of durable federal roads in the Niger Delta and Buhari unable to provide substantial solutions to the pressing insecurity challenges in the North.
“While the South-East possesses the legitimate right to aspire to the presidency, our immediate focus must be on ensuring that President Bola Tinubu completes all ongoing projects between now and 2027 and beyond.
“His administration has made significant strides in prioritizing the needs of the South-East, addressing the underlying issues that have historically marginalized our region.
“The age-old grievances of Igbo marginalization, the lack of federal presence, and state-sponsored injustices must be confronted head-on,” the group said.
