The Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has frowned at the decision of the Federal Government to exclude the North Central from its 2025 fiscal budgetary allocations to the regional commissions.
Pouring his dissatisfaction on the action of the Federal
Government via a post on his X handle, Obi noted that the action was
discriminatory and had far-reaching implications.
According to him, such an anomaly does not make for the even
development and peace that is needed for progress in the country.
The former Anambra State Governor, said the North Central
region is one that urgently requires special attention due to the severe
challenges it faces today.
Recall that relentless terror attacks and banditry in
Plateau, Benue, Kogi, and Niger States have caused immense suffering, resulting
in significant loss of lives and forcing countless families into internally
displaced persons, IDP, camps.
“The exclusion of the North Central Regional Commission from
the budgetary allocations provided to other regional commissions in the 2025
proposed budget is deeply troubling and must be urgently reversed.
“A total of N2.493 trillion has been allocated to five
regional development commissions, with the North Central Regional Commission
glaringly omitted.
“These persistent tragedies have made the North Central one
of the most affected and vulnerable regions in Nigeria.
“Known as the agricultural backbone of the nation, the North
Central region deserves robust support to enhance security, stability, and
development for the benefit of the entire country.
“I, therefore, call on the government and National Assembly
to urgently review and rectify this decision that will impact negatively on the
region and area most needed for the development of the country.
“Together, we must work toward a more inclusive and
equitable Nigeria. A New Nigeria is not just a dream,” he tweeted.
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