The Niger Delta Progressive Girls Worldwide has referred to as for the quick redeployment of Nentawe Yiltawa from his place as minister-designate of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Discount.
Led by nationwide coordinator Comrade Miebi Andakuro, the group raised considerations following Yiltawa’s latest Senate screening.
They alleged that his remarks through the screening mirrored a northern bias that would marginalise the southern areas of Nigeria.
“Statements made by Nentawe through the screening recommend that the southern components of the nation will see minimal profit, if any, from the ministry underneath his management,” mentioned Andakuro.
The group urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to contemplate their considerations, arguing {that a} ministry meant to serve the complete nation shouldn’t be led by somebody perceived to favour one area.
They steered that Yiltawa, an engineer by occupation, could be extra suited to the Ministry of Lands and Housing, the place his expertise could possibly be higher utilised.
Andakuro additional emphasised that the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Discount can be extra successfully led by a girl with a robust background in humanitarian work fairly than an appointee chosen for political causes.
