The people of Enugu North Senatorial Zone, popularly known as Nsukka Zone, have appealed to President Bola Tinubu to ensure equitable representation in federal appointments, noting that the area has not produced a minister in 26 years.
The appeal was made by a group within the All Progressives Congress (APC), under the banner of Enugu North APC Frontiers, following the recent resignation of the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology.
In a letter addressed to the President and signed by Barr. Ejikeme Ugwu, National Convener, and Sydney Eze, National Secretary, the group called for fairness and inclusivity in future appointments from Enugu State.
According to the group, since the return of democracy in 1999, Enugu West and Enugu East Senatorial Zones have produced several ministers, while Enugu North has yet to be represented at that level.
“Our intention is to draw the attention of His Excellency to the long-standing appeal of the people of Enugu North Senatorial Zone, which accounts for more than half of the state’s population, over the non-appointment of any of our indigenes into the Federal Executive Council since 1999,” the statement read.
The group’s data indicated that Enugu West had produced four ministers and Enugu East three, while Enugu North had none. It also noted that the zone had fewer executive appointments and chairperson positions in comparison to the other zones.
The group emphasized that Enugu North is endowed with skilled professionals and technocrats who can contribute meaningfully to national development and the implementation of the President’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
They commended the President’s leadership style and expressed optimism that his administration would uphold fairness and inclusivity in all appointments.
The Enugu North APC Frontiers pledged continued loyalty to the President and the ruling party, assuring that the zone would remain steadfast in its support for the federal government.
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