EzeUche0:

I did  not know that there were any Igala indigene in Abia State. I learn something new each day. I know there are Ibibio indigene though.

EzeUche0:

I did  not know that there were any Igala indigene in Abia State. I learn something new each day. I know there are Ibibio indigene though.

igbobuigbo:

There are all sorts of people in Abia especially Aba: whites, Indians, lebanese, hausa, yoruba, igala, ibibio, ogoni, etc. They are simply residents just as Igbos reside in other places.

chyz:

There aren't. as you read on in the article you can see that the first line was a typo. they are simply asking for positions in the administration because they believe that since they have been residents there for a while and contributed to its economy that they should be allowed a positions.

EzeUche0:

No I am talking about indigene. . . Not if they reside in that state.

I read on. . . Made me sick how they want to reelect T.A. Orji.

igbobuigbo:

So where did you read from the article that there are indigenes of Abia who are not Igbos?

EzeUche0:

The first line Mr. Igbo BU [/b]Igbo. . . 

chyz:

http://www.nigerianstat.gov.ng/uploads/maps/stateMaps/images/a7e75c34b5e93fb0da5275a93b039e682193ce0b.jpg

The size of non-igbos tho is inflated however these are the groups that are indigenous.

EzeUche0:

The first line Mr. Igbo [b]BU [/b]Igbo. . . 

Igala indigenes resident in Abia State have called on Governor Theodore Orji to extend political appointments currently been enjoyed by other ethnic groups in the state to them in the interest of national unity.

igbobuigbo:

Below is what the first line says. How does that mean they are Igbos?

chyz:

http://www.nigerianstat.gov.ng/uploads/maps/stateMaps/images/a7e75c34b5e93fb0da5275a93b039e682193ce0b.jpg

The size of non-igbos tho is inflated however these are the groups that are indigenous.

EzeUche0:

I think you are confusing yourself.

I said I never knew that Igala were indigene to Abia. And they are not.

igbobuigbo:

Your map is 100% flawed. It says Ikwuano LGA is Ibibio. That is more than laughable.

chyz:

thats why i said what i said in the bolded.

igbobuigbo:

The first line says Igala indigenes resident in Abia. How does that statement mean they are indigenes of Abia?

igbobuigbo:

Below is what the first line says. How does that mean they are Igbos?

igbobuigbo:

Ezeuche and Chyz:

Looks like both of you have problem with okwu bekee because there is absolutely no error in the statement Igala indigenes resident in Abia. It simply means indigenes of Igala resident in Abia. Self explanatory.
It is like saying Nigerian citizens resident in California, no?

chyz:

It is incorrect, 1. because Igala or Igalaland is not a country or even separated from Nigeria, 2. because no parts of Igala land is in Abia.

igbobuigbo:

What is the definition of indigene again? Now you are getting me confused. Note that indigeneship is a big issue in Nigeria

chyz:

in·dig·e·nous

   /ɪnˈdɪdʒənəs/ Show Spelled[in-dij-uh-nuhs] Show IPA

–adjective
1.
originating in and characteristic of a particular region or country; native (often fol. by to ): the plants indigenous to Canada; the indigenous peoples of southern Africa.
2.
innate; inherent; natural (usually fol. by to ): feelings indigenous to human beings.

igbobuigbo:

Taking your number one definition, dont you see that the journalist was correct to say Igala indigenes (that is, Nigerians from a particular region of Nigeria namely Igala) living (resident) in Abia?

chyz:

They are not native to Abia, that is what i am saying so there was no need to have even included "indigenes" in the description.

igbobuigbo:

But they are native to Igala, another region of Nigeria, and the journalist so distinguished them from real Abia natives. Cant you see that?

igbobuigbo:


Mohammed, who commended Orji’s administration for encouraging peaceful co-existence that had enabled Igala people from Benue State to thrive in their different endeavours, said Igbo people had been accommodating to them

EzeUche0:

I did not know that there were any Igala indigene in Abia State. I learn something new each day. I know there are Ibibio indigene though.

Mr Duerulu:

What's the big deal about this post. I have Igbo and yoruba classmates who benefited from Adamawa state scholarship cos their parents have been residing in the state for ages. Some few yrs ago an Igboman, christopher, was elected councillor in one of the Jalingo, Township ward. Former governor of sokoto Attahiru Bafarawa appointed an Igboman as one of his special advisers. I am lonking forward to the day they so called non-indigienes will be appointed as commisioners and elected as local govt chairmen etc especially in states like Lagos and Kano where these pple are contributing to the development of the state ''if not even'' more than the so called native.