Omokri said the marginalization of Igbos in Nigeria is no
fictitious tale, stressing that marginalization can be seen in the way in which
Aba and Nnewi have been treated.
In a post on his Facebook, the United States based Pastor
said the two areas in the South East are very productive but the government has
turned a blind eye to the ingenuity of the people.
Noting that for too long, unfair treatment has been meted
out to Igbos in Nigeria, Omokri alleged that there is a deliberate attempt to
under-develop the South East.
The cleric said the Igbos are highly industrious, but
manufacturing cities like Aba and Nnewi do not get the support required.
He wrote: “If you do not believe that the Igbo are
marginalized in Nigeria then visit Aba and Nnewi. There, Nigerians of Igbo
origin manufacture (not assemble) all manner of products that begin from Letter
A and end with letter Z.
“In Aba alone, they produce 1 million pairs of shoes
EVERYDAY (you read me right EVERYDAY). In Nnewi, they have more Manufacturing
companies than they have in Nigeria’s largest geo political zone, the Northwest.
“Yet, both Anambra or Abia do not have an airport even
though their citizens are the heaviest commercial travelers in Nigeria BAR
NONE!
“Yet, some states with little to no commercial activity have
not just an airport, but a fully functional international airport. Try
explaining this to yourself without using the word marginalization!”
By Seun Opejobi
