In a release personally signed by Chief Chuku Wachuku and made available to news men through his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Jaja Martins, a strong but altruistic call has been made in favour of Aba State creation.
Under the aegis of Ngwa Leadership Foundation ( NLF) the Leader of the Foundation and former Director-General of the National Directorate of Employment – NDE, Chuku Wachuku, spoke in a message titled “Aba State: Advancing Equity, Strengthening the Federation”
The Royal Prince of Ngwa Land commended the leadership of the National Assembly for sustaining the ongoing constitutional efforts toward state creation. He also acknowledged the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for his demonstrated commitment to democracy, fairness, and national inclusion, as well as for the bold democratic and economic reforms he has embarked upon.
Chief Wachuku noted that at moments such as this, nations are tested not only by their intentions, but by their willingness to ensure that equity is both real and visible within their structures.
Highlighting the clarity of geo-political structural imbalance in Nigeria, the 2023 YPP Senatorial Candidate for Abia Central strengthened his position as follows:
•” North-West – 7 States | 186 LGAs
• North-East – 6 States | 112 LGAs
• North-Central – 6 States | 121 LGAs
• South-West – 6 States | 137 LGAs
• South-South – 6 States | 123 LGAs
• South-East – 5 States | 95 LGAs
Key Highlight
• The South-East is the only zone with fewer than six states
• It also has the lowest number of LGAs
• This results in:• Lower fiscal allocations
• Reduced institutional presence
• Long-term developmental disadvantages
Even at a modest benchmark of ₦1 million per LGA, the South-East receives substantially less than every other zone. Over time, this compounds into a structural imbalance that no fair federation should sustain.
“Why the Creation of Aba State Is the Necessary Correction
While proposals such as the Anioma initiative are acknowledged, it must be clearly stated that:
• Anioma is in the South-South zone
• Its creation does not address the imbalance in the South-East
• The structural deficit in the South-East remains unresolved
“Aba State stands out as the most viable and nationally beneficial solution.
Aba State is anchored on a region that is:
• A proven economic nerve centre
• A hub of indigenous enterprise and industrial productivity
• A national engine of commerce and innovation
• A region with historical coherence and demographic strength
Two Critical National Objectives Achieved by Creating Aba State
1. Correcting Structural Imbalance
• Restores parity between geopolitical zones
• Strengthens national cohesion
• Demonstrates visible fairness in the federation
2. Unlocking a Major Economic Growth Engine
• Institutionalizes Aba’s industrial and commercial ecosystem
• Expands Nigeria’s non‑oil revenue base
• Catalyzes SME growth, manufacturing, and export potential
“The Ukwa la Ngwa People: A Unified, Responsible, and Nation‑Building Constituency
For the Ukwa la Ngwa People, the call for Aba State is a shared aspiration rooted in unity, history, and a deep commitment to Nigeria’s progress.
This region has long stood as a pillar of national growth, contributing significantly through:
• Oil and gas production
• Industrial capacity
• Commerce and enterprise
• Agriculture and logistics
• Human capital and public service
These contributions are not presented as leverage or entitlement.
They are a testament to the region’s longstanding commitment to national development, stability, and economic resilience.
“The Ukwa la Ngwa People seek not privilege, but fairness.
Not advantage, but equity.
Not dominance, but structural balance within the federation.
Aba State is therefore not an ethnic project. It is:
• A constitutional correction
• A federal necessity
• A shared destiny for Ukwa and Ngwa communities
• A national opportunity to unlock a proven economic engine
“A Clear, Respectful, and Firm Appeal
Aba State is not merely desirable — it is necessary.
It stands on:
• Equity
• Economic logic
• Constitutional fairness
• National interest”
Chief Wachuku concluded that in a democracy, fairness must not only be upheld —
it must be seen to be upheld.
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