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IGBO-EZUO Youths Renaissance Initiative condemns underrepresentation of South East zone in the National Assembly Services Commission(NASC)
A South East zone-based socio-cultural Youths group,IGBO-EZUO Youths Renaissance Initiative has vehemently expressed their discomfiture over the underrepresentation of the South East geopolitical zone on the Board of National Assembly Services Commission(NASC).
At a Press conference jointly addressed by Comrades Chikezie Madu and Geoffrey Anozie(President- General and Secretary-General respectively),at Leisureville Event Center,Garki-2, Abuja on Friday 11th July 2025, both officials on behalf of the group condemned the fact, inter alia, “for several months now since the five-year tenure of the previous board expired,only one member out of the statutorily recognized two members per zone,is representing the South East zone as NASC commissioner.
Referencing some documents made available to the group, indicating the fact that there is a South East member of the Commission(Rt. Hon. Amaechi Nwoha) whose sole tenure is supposed to terminate by October 2026(as explicitly stated in his letter of appointment), but he is been prevented from functioning.
The immediate past Commission, which elapsed on February 2025, informed the National Assembly that the tenure of one South East commissioner will be expiring later by 14th October 2026, following the fact that he was appointed slightly more than one year after from the time his colleagues who have already served out their full five-year tenure recently, were appointed,as theirs was not running parallel with his.
Moreso,the group on investigation further found out that on the Inauguration of the new board by 6th of May 2025, only one Commissioner from the South East zone was sworn in.
The clear implication of this is the legal recognition by the President,His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu that the tenure of one of the Commissioner,Hon Amaechi Nwoha, is still subsisting and running till 2026,as it will be aberrant and contradictory to the Pubic Service Guidelines relating to appointments, bringing in a replacement.
The President- General of the Socio -Cultural group Comrade Chikezie Madu, seriously frowned at the fact that despite the glaring truth on this issue, the National Assembly Services Commission still insists that only one commissioner will be representing the southeast zone.
This unfortunate but impetuous act, has left the South East shortchanged in the activities and affairs of the Commission while the other five zones have the full compliments of their two members per zone on the Commission.
Comrade Chikezie stated that “further investigation has revealed the fact that the entire mix-up and confusion may have been created by some entrenched interests within the National Assembly establishment whom originally may have misguided and ill-advised the government towards total reconstitution of the Commission membership without taking into cognizance the tenure of one member(Mr Nwoha)was still running till October 2026”
He further averred that…”Curiously, despite the fact that the management of NASC has earlier drawn the attention of this anomaly (perpetrated advertently or inadvertently)to the leadership of National Assembly vide their memo to the Senate President and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, even before the exit of the last Commission, this issue has not been appropriately and adequately addressed and corrected.
This is regardless of the fact that till date no counter memo or disagreement have been made available to justify this continued unfairness to the south east.
“From the foregoing,it is clearly evident that some subterranean interests working underground within the National Assembly establishment are obdurately bent in subverting the Public Service statutory procedures and provisions in handling this issue.
This is probably being hatched towards trying to”smuggle in” another appointee for South East zone into the Commission, which definitely will ridicule and embarrass the Federal government in the eye of the public”.
“Sequel to the above we are calling on the presidency, the National Assembly leadership and all the authorities concerned to urgently take another look at this needlessly lingering imbroglio and do the needful by allowing the existing commissioner to serve out his tenure in compliance with the rule of law and, in the interest and full representation of our zone,like the other zones”,he reiterated.
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Nigeria at 66: ‘We Must Not Lose Faith in Nigeria’ — FCC Boss Omidiran
Joel Ajayi
The Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), Honorable Hulayat Motunrayo Omidiran, has called on Nigerians to use the occasion of the nation’s 66th Independence Anniversary to renew their faith in Nigeria, strengthen national unity and recommit themselves to building a more inclusive and prosperous country.
In her 66th Independence Day message, Hon. Omidiran described October 1 as more than a celebration of freedom, saying the anniversary provides an opportunity for Nigerians to reflect on the country’s journey, acknowledge its progress and challenges, and renew the collective determination to build a nation where every citizen has a sense of belonging.
According to the FCC Executive Chairman, the Federal Character Principle remains particularly important to the quest for national cohesion because equitable representation promotes a sense of ownership and confidence in the Nigerian project.
“Nigeria is a nation of great diversity and
enormous potential. Our responsibility is to ensure that this diversity becomes a bridge that connects us rather than a barrier that separates us. Every Nigerian deserves to feel that he or she belongs to this country and has a role to play in its development,” Omidiran said.
The FCC boss called on government institutions at all levels to remain committed to fairness, equity, accountability and inclusive governance, while urging citizens to support efforts aimed at strengthening national institutions and promoting peaceful coexistence.
“We must not lose faith in Nigeria. The challenges before us are real, but so are the opportunities and the enormous human and natural resources available to us. Every citizen has a responsibility to contribute his or her own quota to building the Nigeria we desire,” she stated.
The FCC Executive Chairman also urged young Nigerians to remain committed to acquiring knowledge and skills, entrepreneurship, innovation, sports and other productive ventures, describing the youth as critical stakeholders in the country’s future.
“As we celebrate 66 years of independence, let us remember that the Nigeria we want cannot be built by government alone. It requires the commitment of all of us – leaders and citizens, young and old, from every part of the federation. Together, we can build a Nigeria where justice, fairness, opportunity and peace are available to all,” she said.
Omidiran reaffirmed the FCC’s commitment to the effective discharge of its constitutional mandate and to supporting efforts that promote equitable representation and inclusive national development across the federation.
The former lawmaker wished Nigerians at home and abroad a peaceful and memorable 66th Independence Anniversary, praying for continued peace, stability, prosperity and progress for the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“Our differences should never be greater than our common identity as Nigerians. Let us continue to choose unity over division, service over self-interest and hope over despair. The Nigeria of our dreams is possible if we all play our part,” Omidiran said.
“On behalf of the Federal Character Commission, I congratulate all Nigerians on this 66th Independence Anniversary. May this occasion renew our patriotism, strengthen our unity and inspire us to work together for a stronger, more equitable and prosperous Nigeria. May God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” she added.
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