By Daniel Peters
The Federal government has been urged to create Anioma State as an additional state in the South East Nigeria so that the region could be at par with other regions in the country.
Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North, made this plea during a meeting with members of the Nigeria Diaspora Organisation Africa, who paid him a courtesy visit in Abuja recently.
He stated that this plea, which had been the popular demand of the region, would expedite the process of healing in the South East for equity, fairness and Justice.
According to him, the agitation for the creation of Anioma State has been on for over 50 years, and this will correct the critical fundamental problem in the geopolitical zone.
Senator Nwoko, who is a member of the NASS Committee on Constitution Review, pleaded with well meaning Nigerians to support the creation of Anioma State, so as to make the South East zone an equal stake holder in the Nigeria project.
Senator Ned Nwoko, who is also the Chairman, Senate Committee on Reparations and Repatriation, canvassed support for Diaspora Voting and ensured that some elective positions are given to the Diaspora.
While thanking the Senator for the warm reception and hospitality during the visit, the Chairman, NIDO Africa, Prof. Jude Osakwe, pledged total support for the creation of Anioma State.
Prof Osakwe explained that the agitation for the State creation has long been overdue.
The high point of the visit was a presentation of books on Human Trafficking and a Plaque for his quality representation at the Senate.
Other members of the entourage include NIDO Chairmen in Zambia, Lesotho and Senegal as well as Prof Williams Ijoma and Barr. Jude Ibeshi.
