It is good news to read that Gov Tinubu appointed an Igbo as a commissioner recently. Nevertheless some see it as  really not a big deal. They argue that right now in Enugu State, you have a Yoruba man as a special assistant to Gov. Nnamani. In Niger state and Kano, you have Igbos as special advisers to the respective governors. Orji Kalu at a time also had a Yoruba as a special assistant. Nigeria should be operating at the level of competence and not tribalism. Long-live. What is your opinion on this development?

this is news to em ,but i must say its very encouraging ,we should not allow tribal sentiments to dictate our actions .much kudos to tinubu on this one

I think it is a welcome development.I also pray that someday it will go as far as an Igbo man becoming the governor of Lagos state.Let's forget tribalism,and face reality,if an igbo man or maybe a niger-delta man will make Lagos state better,then why not give them the opportunity to do so.

also include in your prayer for it to go round.
That a Yoruba or Hausa man becomes the governor of Enugu or Imo

I am Igbo like you though

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What's the big deal about that? Lagos is not a Yoruba State and Tinubu is not from Lagos State, but majority of the
exec are Yorubas. The cabinet should be a pot pourri, then we can applaud. It can only be news worth applauding
if the regional govs appoint people from other States into their exco. I see Tinubu's action as political - but then, it's a beginning.

Sheer politics!Why did he not appoint one in 1999 or 2003!

What Tinubu did is a big deal and should be hailed by all. In the Nigerian context, this is a big step in the right direction. Other instances mentioned above are mere personal staff of the governor and do not rise up the post of a commissioner in a state government. I understand the metropolitan nature of Lagos, but it still takes courage to make such a move. Kudos to Tinubu.

Even if tinubu's action is based on political considerations ,it is still a good thing ,in the long run such moves would help to reduce tribal problem in our country ,i still support this action politics or not .

Thank you O Lewa and Fellow. Our people are funny infact very funny. They are blatantly using you, and your saying you are happy politics or no politics. The question should be why now like Lewa and Fellow asked? It didnt occur to him for the past seven years abi? Me I know the Igbo's in Lagos are sharper than to start rejoicing and throwing their support behind a Fashola candidacy because now ALL OF A SUDDEN they have access to Alausa.

It could very well be a political move ,but how it would be a bad thing is still what i cant understand .

How it'll be a bad thing is that they are using the igbo community, trust me they will be dumped once their services are longer needed. Tinubu is too popular for that. Remember our he did fellow Yoruba leaders of AD den. the likes of late Pa Adesanya and co.

even if it is a politrick, at least a joruney of a thousand miles starts with one step

tinubu may have done this cos of politics ,but it cannot be an entirely bad thing .