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How Alex Ekwueme Created The Idea Of The South-South Zone. by naptu2: 4:15am On Jun 18, 2021 |
Nairalanders have often asked, "What is the South-South? Who created the South-South Zone"? This thread answers those questions. The South-South is a geopolitical zone in Nigeria. It represents the southernmost part of Southern Nigeria. It is a geopolitical region and like other geopolitical regions of the world, it is not dependent on compass points. There's no Middle East or Far East on a compass, yet these are regarded as regions of the world, just as there is no Midwest or South-Central on a compass, but these are geopolitical regions of the United States. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_East https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Far_East https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midwestern_United_States https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Central_United_States The South-South is one of the 6 geopolitical zones in Nigeria and the 6 zones are: North-Central, North-East, North-West, South-East, South-South and South-West. The zones are not recognised in the constitution, but they are recognised by several acts that have been passed by the National Assembly. These acts require the president to appoint people from all the 6 geopolitical zones into several commissions and boards. Examples include the National Pension Commission https://www.pencom.gov.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/THE-PROVISIONS-OF-THE-PENSION-REFORM-ACT-2014-GOVERNING-APPOINTMENTS-TO-THE-BOARD-OF-THE-NATIONAL-PENSION-COMMISSION.pdf And the Nigerian Communications Commission. https://ncc.gov.ng/documents/128-nigerian-communications-act-2003/file The idea of the 6 geopolitical zones was developed by former Vice President Dr Alex Ekwueme and former Ogun State Governor, Chief Bisi Onabanjo, when they were in prison between 1983 and 1985. Dr Ekwueme was the brain behind the idea, while Chief Onabanjo made contributions. The basic idea was to provide equality between the regions of Nigeria. During the 1st Republic, Northern Nigeria was bigger than the other 2 regions (East and West) combined and there were always fears that it would dominate the country. Dr Ekwueme decided to address this issue by creating a balance. Furthermore, minority ethnic groups were always complaining that they were being dominated by the 3 big ethnic groups and so his idea was developed in such a way that the minorities would have a voice. In his idea, there would be an Eastern Region which would be mainly made up of the Igbo ethnic group and a Western Region that would be mainly made up of the Yoruba ethnic group. There would then be a South-South Region that would be mainly made up of the southern minorities. There would also be a North-Western Region which would be mainly made up of the Hausa and Fulani ethnic groups and a North-East Region which would be mainly made up of the Kanuri ethnic group. There would then be a North-Central Region that would be mainly made up of the minorities in the North. Dr Ekwueme presented his ideas to former President Shehu Shagari when he left prison. President Shagari had previously suggested something similar, but he told Dr Ekwueme that he had abandoned the idea because people did not accept it. Dr Ekwueme then presented the idea at the 1995 Constitutional Conference. The idea was rejected, but the head of state, General Abacha, liked and accepted it. In this interview Dr Ekwueme explains how and why he came up with the idea. The interview was conducted and published a few years before his death and it was republished after his death. How Ekwueme, Bisi Onabanjo plotted six geopolitical zones from prison https://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/11/ekwueme-bisi-onabanajo-plotted-six-geopolitical-zones-prison/ Pictures below: (1) The 6 geopolitical zones. (2) Dr Alex Ekwueme. (3) Chief Bisi Onabanjo. 23 Likes 4 Shares
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Re: How Alex Ekwueme Created The Idea Of The South-South Zone. by naptu2: 4:16am On Jun 18, 2021 |
States in the 6 geopolitical zones. North Central: Benue Kogi Kwara Nasarawa Niger Plateau Federal Capital Territory North East: Adamawa Bauchi Borno Gombe Taraba Yobe North West: Jigawa Kaduna Kano Katsina Kebbi Sokoto Zamfara South East: Abia Anambra Ebonyi Enugu Imo South South: Akwa Ibom Bayelsa Cross River Rivers Delta Edo South West: Ekiti Lagos Ogun Ondo Osun Oyo 18 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: How Alex Ekwueme Created The Idea Of The South-South Zone. by naptu2: 4:22am On Jun 18, 2021 |
Basically this was the idea of Dr Alex Ekwueme and it was accepted by General Abacha and then accepted by the National Assembly (which has included it in several acts). 32 Likes 1 Share
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Re: How Alex Ekwueme Created The Idea Of The South-South Zone. by EsomahJD: 4:24am On Jun 18, 2021 |
They spoke through so many in the past. Who are they speaking through currently . 2 Likes |
Re: How Alex Ekwueme Created The Idea Of The South-South Zone. by zolajpower: 4:36am On Jun 18, 2021 |
A great man he was 21 Likes |
Re: How Alex Ekwueme Created The Idea Of The South-South Zone. by Ever8090: 4:38am On Jun 18, 2021 |
Oh my God!!..this is very very insightful and helpful, I have been confronted with this issue on several occasions by the children of unnecessary hate who love shifting blames and always looking for others to take responsibility for their own actions that failed to backup their current material for hate against others. First it was the issue of construction of a railway from Nigeria to Niger Republic, the music coming out from the east was that, Buhari conceived and gave birth to the idea, but it was letter reveled that it was Good luck Jonathan's concept after all!' Another issue that is still lingering is that of accusations against the people of Benue state on massacre of Igbos on river Benue bridge during the civil war when it was actually the Nigerian army who was at war with them that commited the act..this same people will never mention their own deadly activities against the minority tribes in the south during the war e.g "go-Niger" "gaa Naja" a festival in Kalahari Kingdom to remember one of the atrocities by the Igbo soldiers against them during the war. Note:I am not an Hausa/fulani or a Yoruba.. 39 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: How Alex Ekwueme Created The Idea Of The South-South Zone. by Lifestone(m): 4:46am On Jun 18, 2021 |
To me, as long as the South are still divided the balance of power will not be achieved. The North today still see themselves as a unit and continue to vote and act in similar pattern. The power of a united South was evident in the Asaba declaration on the ban on open grazing, and we can see its effectiveness Whether this can be achieved, time will tell. 37 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: How Alex Ekwueme Created The Idea Of The South-South Zone. by Vicotex(m): 4:47am On Jun 18, 2021 |
Rubbish country. MrTemple:Then what do we get as payback? Backstabbing from West and south. We want out, Nigeria don't want our wellbeing, they want to tame and suppress our progression. No matter how hard they try, the sun will surely rise from the EAST 58 Likes |
Re: How Alex Ekwueme Created The Idea Of The South-South Zone. by Monogamy: 5:06am On Jun 18, 2021 |
@ op respect for posting this. To Those who have been asking dumb question about what is SS, here you have your answers. Hope they can rest and stop the attachee by force 28 Likes 6 Shares |
Re: How Alex Ekwueme Created The Idea Of The South-South Zone. by naptu2: 5:08am On Jun 18, 2021 |
Here are some of the threads in which this question has been asked. 1) What Does South South Even Mean? 2) What The Heck Is South South? It Should Be East, West, North And South! 3) Why Is South-south Often Referred To As 'the East'? 4) How Igbo Created South-south (onlytruth, Dede1, Etc., Sorry To Spoil Your Day) 5) Why did The North create the South-South in 1967 8 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: How Alex Ekwueme Created The Idea Of The South-South Zone. by wizzywise(m): 5:08am On Jun 18, 2021 |
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Re: How Alex Ekwueme Created The Idea Of The South-South Zone. by KingsCity: 5:09am On Jun 18, 2021 |
Brilliant Most of those who shout we are South South don't even know how South South came about 10 Likes |
Re: How Alex Ekwueme Created The Idea Of The South-South Zone. by chidiebube107: 5:09am On Jun 18, 2021 |
Rubish they south-east whether they like am or not 2 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: How Alex Ekwueme Created The Idea Of The South-South Zone. by ehinmowo: 5:12am On Jun 18, 2021 |
Nairaland has concealed dumb people behind tge keyboard. The way some Eastern miscreants always come here to scream about how xyz created south south to divide the east, one would think they have something in their heads. While I am 100% in support of people going their different ways, we should be aware of how we got here. Na una kicked as secession clause in the constitution. Na d same una dissolved regionalism. Na dis same una use una hand split una region. 61 Likes 6 Shares |
Re: How Alex Ekwueme Created The Idea Of The South-South Zone. by iamyemiakins(m): 5:13am On Jun 18, 2021 |
Enlightening! Who's the ignorant person that scrapped History from the school curriculum sef! 25 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: How Alex Ekwueme Created The Idea Of The South-South Zone. by aikyg(m): 5:14am On Jun 18, 2021 |
It was not Alex Ekwueme that created the idea of the South-South zone. The South-South zone was created by the Igbo intelligentsia, a group within the Ohaneze Ndigbo. Ekwueme just happened to be a member of the Igbo Intelligentsia. Also being the highest ranking political office holder alive at the time (serving or retired), he was asked to lead the group at the Constitutional Conference. He did a good job at the constitutional conference, but the Northerners voted it down. Ebuti Ukiwe, I believe, was the one who eventually executed the plan, being the highest ranking Igbo military officer at the time (serving or retired). 12 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: How Alex Ekwueme Created The Idea Of The South-South Zone. by SILVERLINES: 5:16am On Jun 18, 2021 |
I will never be moved by the so-called insightful story. Either south-south or south east oooo that wan no concerns me Biafra is the only message I long to hear now. Biafra nation will united the people of the South-South and East in one body 17 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: How Alex Ekwueme Created The Idea Of The South-South Zone. by DenreleDave(m): 5:20am On Jun 18, 2021 |
Thank God for the division if not, igbos would have stolen then resources of these people and turn dem to slaves in their own land.. 28 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: How Alex Ekwueme Created The Idea Of The South-South Zone. by KingsCity: 5:21am On Jun 18, 2021 |
Ever8090: You may not be Hausa or a Yoruba but I'm certain you are stewpid 50 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: How Alex Ekwueme Created The Idea Of The South-South Zone. by temitope27(m): 5:23am On Jun 18, 2021 |
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Re: How Alex Ekwueme Created The Idea Of The South-South Zone. by Armaggedon: 5:25am On Jun 18, 2021 |
Geopolitical zones are not a constitutional creation |
Re: How Alex Ekwueme Created The Idea Of The South-South Zone. by greensandy: 5:25am On Jun 18, 2021 |
Some people are born to blame everyone else for their great grandparents' mistakes. They always think they are wiser than others in all scheme of things. Open your eyes and heart to see the reality of life dot com. "There is no doubt at all that there is a strand in contemporary Igbo behaviour that can offend; by its noisy exhibitionism and disregard for humility and quietness" -Chinua Achebe 24 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: How Alex Ekwueme Created The Idea Of The South-South Zone. by clarocuzioo(m): 5:26am On Jun 18, 2021 |
insightful 1 Like |
Re: How Alex Ekwueme Created The Idea Of The South-South Zone. by MrTemple(m): 5:26am On Jun 18, 2021 |
D Igbos ve always meant well for this country. South South got more voices after that idea. 31 Likes |
Re: How Alex Ekwueme Created The Idea Of The South-South Zone. by Nobody: 5:28am On Jun 18, 2021 |
Ever8090:If you are informed enough you will know that the people of Benue and Plateau made up bulk of the Nigerian army on the Nigerian side of that war. 17 Likes 1 Share |
Re: How Alex Ekwueme Created The Idea Of The South-South Zone. by jerryunit48: 5:29am On Jun 18, 2021 |
Can someone take a Look at the map again and tell me how Cross River State is not part of East …. 10 Likes 1 Share |
Re: How Alex Ekwueme Created The Idea Of The South-South Zone. by naptu2: 5:31am On Jun 18, 2021 |
aikyg: Ebitu Ukiwe was removed from office on October 1st, 1986, long before the 1995 constitutional conference. I remember that day very well. I even remember what Taiwo Obileye said during the national broadcast and what Babangida wore. 9 Likes 1 Share |
Re: How Alex Ekwueme Created The Idea Of The South-South Zone. by Vicotex(m): 5:31am On Jun 18, 2021 |
MrTemple:Then what do we get as payback? Backstabbing from West and south. We want out, Nigeria don't want our wellbeing 10 Likes 1 Share |
Re: How Alex Ekwueme Created The Idea Of The South-South Zone. by Teejay13(m): 5:35am On Jun 18, 2021 |
This were men who had vision for Nigeria. Not the type of leaders we have today. To make Nigeria great again. We need people with foresight and not people with myopic reasoning. God bless Nigeria! 6 Likes |
Re: How Alex Ekwueme Created The Idea Of The South-South Zone. by aikyg(m): 5:36am On Jun 18, 2021 |
naptu2: Yes, but that does not change the fact that he was the highest ranking Igbo military officer at the time. Serving or retired. 1 Like |
Re: How Alex Ekwueme Created The Idea Of The South-South Zone. by Piggyyeaster1: 5:38am On Jun 18, 2021 |
And these people always blame others for their own mistakes 9 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: How Alex Ekwueme Created The Idea Of The South-South Zone. by naptu2: 5:40am On Jun 18, 2021 |
aikyg: No he wasn't. (I am hoping that you will ask me who was higher). Secondly, you said that he executed it. How could he execute it when he was not in office? Furthermore, apart from getting Ukiwe's position wrong, you have stated, without any evidence, that Alex Ekwueme, who you admit was a member of the group you talked about, was wrong in his description of how the idea of the South-South was created. Dr Ekwueme was detailed in his description of how he created the idea and how the only other person that contributed to the idea was Bisi Onabanjo (read the interview). Can you provide proof and evidence to show why we should believe you over Dr Ekwueme? What makes your word more credible than Dr Ekwueme's? The only other person who contributed to it was my friend, Bisi Onabanjo. Two of us discussed this in prison. aikyg: 15 Likes 3 Shares |
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