In a notable display of civic engagement, a significant protest has erupted in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) against the nomination of individuals from the same state for key positions in the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs. Activists and concerned citizens argue that this practice undermines the principle of meritocracy and could foster regional biases within the federal bureaucracy.
Organized by various civil society groups, the protest saw participants gathering at the National Human Rights Commission office in Abuja. Demonstrators voiced their concerns that appointing multiple officials from the same state may lead to conflicts of interest and could ultimately hinder the effective implementation of vital humanitarian policies.
Protesters are calling for the establishment of independent committees to oversee the selection process for such appointments
