Group protests exclusion of Christians from North West Development Commission governing board
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A group, the Northern Christian Youth Professionals (NCYP), has expressed disappointment and concern over President Bola Tinubu’s adjusted appointments to the Governing Board of the North West Development Commission, which once again excluded Christians.
The group frowned at the appointments in a statement signed by the chairman, Isaac Abrak, on Saturday.
The statement said, “We are compelled to express our deep disappointment and concern over President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s adjusted appointments to the governing board of the North West Development Commission, which once again excluded Christians from representation.
“This omission is a clear departure from the President’s claim of leadership of inclusivity, fair representation and equality.”
The group called for Christians to be appointed into the 11 offices of the Board, saying that it is essential for fair representation, ensuring the Commission’s acceptability in the region, and enabling it to deliver on its mandate.
The group urged the Senate not to inaugurate the appointees, as doing so would perpetuate the exclusion of Christians and potentially sow seeds of religious discord in a region that has made significant strides in overcoming insecurity and inter-religious crisis.
“As a group that not only supports the President but also campaigned for his election, we strongly advise him to be mindful of any actions that might hinder the region’s progress.
“We believe that inclusive representation is crucial for the commission’s success and the region’s continued growth.
“We once hope that the President will take our concerns seriously and take prompt action to address this imbalance.”
