Ike Ekweremadu, deputy senate president, has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to give every region in the country equal treatment.
Speaking at a luncheon organised by Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, Enugu state governor, to mark his one year in office, Ekweremadu said the south-east was awaiting more appointments.
He said any attempt to favour a section of the country above the other pose a threat to the unity of the country.
The lawmaker added that Nigeria had achieved togetherness in 17 years of unbroken democratic governance and prayed that it would sustain the coexistence among the people.
“I believe that Nigeria will remain united on the condition that everybody is treated equally,” he said.
“Now, politics is gone, the administration should focus more on governance and ensure equity in distribution of appointments and infrastructure.
“We want to see more of governance in the south-east and the south-south. The people want to see more appointments in the south-east.”
He commended Buhari, the military and paramilitary organisations for achievements recorded so far in the fight against corruption and insurgency in the country.
He also praised Ugwuanyi for his achievements and urged him to sustain the tempo of development.
Sullivan Chime, the immediate past governor of Enugu state, congratulated his successor for his achievements within one year in office.
Chime, however, advised him not to bow to pressure from some quarters in the governance of the state.
The luncheon was attended by members of the national and state assemblies from the state, top government functionaries, traditional rulers, and captains of industry.
