AN OPEN LETTER TO HIS EXCELLENCY, PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GCFR President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria On the Urgent and Just Creation of Anioma State

Your Excellency,

On behalf of the Ndokwa Ukwuani Youth Association (NUYA) — a 15-year-old socio-cultural and youth-based movement committed to the advancement of justice, equity, and development for the Ndokwa-Ukwuani people and the greater Anioma region — we extend our warmest regards and steadfast hope in your leadership.

Under the visionary presidency of Chief Ifeanyi Kingsley Enuenwosu aka Sen. Rich Kay and the dedicated secretariat led by Mr. Sunday Okolo, we pen this letter not only as a call to action but as a sincere expression of a people whose dream is deeply rooted in justice, history, and national cohesion.

Your Excellency,

Across our great nation, there has always been the principle of balanced federalism — one that ensures that every region and ethnicity enjoys representation, voice, and developmental equity. Today, the South-East geopolitical zone remains the only zone with five states, while other zones boast six or more. This imbalance has translated into fewer senatorial seats, fewer representatives, fewer federal allocations, and significantly diminished political visibility.

This is not only unfair — it is a historical oversight that cries for correction.

ANIOMA: THE MOST VIABLE CANDIDATE FOR STATE CREATION.

The demand for Anioma State is not borne out of sentiment but rooted in undeniable viability. Let the facts speak clearly:

1. A READY CAPITAL IN ASABA

Anioma is one of the few agitations that already has a fully developed, functioning capital — Asaba. The city is home to modern government infrastructure, thriving commercial activity, accessible road networks, high-end hospitality facilities, and residential estates. Billions would not be needed to develop a new capital — Asaba stands ready from Day One.

2. A RESOURCEFUL AND INDUSTRIOUS PEOPLE

With a population of over 2 million sons and daughters spread across nine local government areas, Anioma is rich in human capital. Our people are patriots and achievers — from academia to sports, from business to public service, from Nollywood to national governance. We do not ask for a state to be built — we ask that a state be recognized.

3. RICH IN OIL, GAS, AND AGRICULTURE

Six of the nine Anioma LGAs possess significant oil and gas reserves — a solid base for economic self-reliance. Beyond oil, our vast arable land supports diverse agricultural bounty: rice, cassava, palm oil, and fisheries, among others. Anioma will not be a liability — it will be a state that gives back to Nigeria’s economy.

4. STRATEGIC GEOGRAPHY AND LANDMASS

With over 6,400 square kilometers, Anioma boasts the largest landmass in the South-East region. Its location, bordering the South-South and South-East zones, positions it as a natural commercial bridge, investment magnet, and gateway to regional integration.

The creation of Anioma State is not just an Anioma dream — it is a Nigerian necessity. By adding Anioma to the South-East, the principle of equal representation among geopolitical zones is fulfilled.

IMAGINE THE POSSIBILITIES:

Three Anioma Senators, not one lone voice;

Nine Members in the House of Representatives, not three;

Full Executive representation — Ministers, SSGs, Commissioners;

Expanded local governance — more LGAs, more Councillors;

INCREASED FEDERAL ALLOCATIONS FOR REAL DEVELOPMENT.

What we seek is not privilege but parity. Not favoritism, but federal fairness.

Your Excellency,

We know your legacy is one that will be defined by bold action, courageous reforms, and balancing longstanding national injustices. The creation of Anioma State offers a rare opportunity to right a historical wrong — and etch your name in gold as the president who brought justice to a marginalized people.

We draw inspiration from the fearless advocacy of Senator Prince Ned Nwoko, whose voice and vision continue to galvanize support for the Anioma cause. He is not alone. NUYA, along with traditional rulers, youth organizations, opinion leaders, and grassroots movements across Anioma, have spoken with one voice: the time is now.

Mr. President,

Anioma is not a request for a state to be built — it is a call for a state already built to be acknowledged. We, the Ndokwa Ukwuani Youth Association, echo the cry of generations past and the hope of generations to come.

Let your administration be remembered as the one that ended this long walk to equity. Let Anioma State be your legacy to unity, progress, and justice.

We remain hopeful. We remain watchful. And we remain ever committed to the Nigerian dream.

God bless Anioma.

God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Yours in truth and service,

Chief Ifeanyi Kingsley Enuenwosu àka Sen Rich Kay 

President, Ndokwa Ukwuani Youth Association (NUYA)

Mr. Sunday Okolo

Secretary, Ndokwa Ukwuani Youth Association (NUYA)