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FG’s ₦610bn Infrastructure Approvals: South-East exclusion dangerous, Onoh
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FG’s ₦610bn Infrastructure Approvals: South-East exclusion dangerous, Onoh

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  • A former Enugu lawmaker, Denge Josef Onoh, criticizes the Federal Government's approval of ₦610.13 billion for infrastructure projects.
  • Onoh alleges that the South-East region was deliberately excluded from receiving major projects under this allocation.
  • He argues that this exclusion is dangerous and demands increased federal investment in the region.

Denge Josef Onoh, Chairman of the Forum of Former Members of the Enugu State House of Assembly, has voiced strong criticism regarding the Federal Government's recent allocation of ₦610.13 billion for infrastructure development. Onoh specifically faults the distribution, alleging a deliberate exclusion of the South-East geopolitical zone from significant federal projects.

According to Onoh, this alleged marginalization of the South-East in the distribution of infrastructure funds is not merely an oversight but a dangerous precedent. He argues that such a move could exacerbate regional disparities and hinder the development of a key part of the nation.

The former lawmaker is demanding greater attention and investment in federal projects within the South-East. His statement highlights concerns about equitable development and the need for balanced infrastructure growth across all regions of Nigeria. The controversy underscores ongoing debates about resource allocation and regional representation in national development initiatives.

FG’s ₦610bn Infrastructure Approvals: South-East exclusion dangerous, Onoh

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