Group laments ‘neglect’ of Yoruba in federal appointments

A group, the National Coalition of Yoruba Youth Council (NCYYC), has urged President Goodluck Jonathan to address the “neglect of the Yoruba in federal appointments”.

In a statement after its emergency meeting in Akure, the Ondo State capital, the group said the Yoruba have been relegated to the background by the Jonathan administration

The statement was signed by NCYYC President Jimoh Akeem and Secretary Kelvin Babalola.

The group said: “It is sad that the Yoruba have been relegated to the background by this administration. The marginalistion is obvious in board and parastatal appointments. To make the matter worse, the Yoruba are also being marginalised in employment and social infrastructure distribution.

“We urge President Jonathan to urgently address this irregularity and ensure that each region is well represented in his cabinet, federal boards and parastatals.”

NCYYC urged the Federal Government to explore the “vast deposits of bitumen” in Ondo State to stop over reliance on petroleum products.