Federal Capital Territory (FCT) natives have called upon President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to consider their representation in his ministerial appointments or appoint one of them as the head of a Federal Government agency.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The appeal comes amid the ongoing screening of ministerial nominees by the Nigerian Senate, which includes the list of 28 names forwarded by President Tinubu.

Speaking on behalf of the FCT natives, spokesman Amos Danlami expressed concern over the marginalization of his people in the nation’s political landscape since the return to democracy in 1999….CONTINUE READING

He emphasized the need for their inclusion in decision-making roles to recognize and empower their community.

Danlami faulted past administrations for neglecting the FCT indigenes and revealed that qualified individuals from their community are eager to contribute to the betterment of Nigeria.

He urged for the opportunity to serve and showcase the unique qualities of the FCT natives, known for their cultural understanding and aspiration to improve society.

Lazarus Zaka, a former Director of Human Resource Management in the FCT, reassured the youth to remain calm, as President Tinubu is a believer in inclusiveness and has a proven track record of promoting democracy and progress.

He expressed confidence in Tinubu’s commitment to carry the FCT natives along in his administration, acknowledging their peaceful, transparent, and accommodating nature.

As the screening process continues and the nation looks forward to the second batch of ministerial nominees, the FCT natives await a positive response to their plea for representation and recognition in national governance.