Apex lgbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has advocated for inclusion of ethnicity and religion in the forthcoming census.
The group also called on lgbo investors to champion the establishment of an international economic hub in the south-East zone.
In a statement issued on Thursday by Ohanaeze’s factional Secretary-General, Okechukwu lsiguzoro, he commended the efforts of President Bola Tinubu in initiating a significant restructuring of Nigeria through the establishment of the six geopolitical zones Development Commissions.
According to Ohanaeze’s statement, “this initiative represents a crucial acknowledgment of the diverse tapestry of the nation and addresses historic imbalances among the various ethnic groups.”
However, Ohanaeze asserted that the true realization of the noble aspirations would hinge on the eagerly anticipated 2025 National Population Census.
Isiguzoro added that Ohanaeze Ndigbo remained steadfast in its commitment to advocate for the unconditional release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.
On the forthcoming Ohanaeze election, Isigguzoro said “recent attempts by specific Southeast Governors to impose a President General from outside Rivers State, particularly from Egbema, Imo State, threaten to undermine the very essence of Igbo identity and core values.