South-East Not Marginalised, Says Buhari

Channels Television TOP VIDEOS South-East Not Marginalised, Says Buhari Channels Television Updated October 13, 2017 503 President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday assured stakeholders from the South-East that the region is not being marginalised. He said this in response to allegations of under-representation of Igbos in his government while explaining that he gave the south-east four substantive ministers. “I gave south-east four substantive ministers in the ministries of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Investment, Science and Technology and Labour. “Seven states in the North got Ministers of State and of the two Ministries headed by your sons, I cannot take any decision on foreign policy and investments without their input,” he said. This was contained in a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, on Friday. Speaking further, the President also gave the assurance that the region will benefit more from roads and coastal rail projects, which are of critical importance to the economy. https://youtu.be/KveqD8hCI_M