Abuja: The FCT Chapter of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo has applauded President Bola Tinubu for the appointment of Ginika Florence-Tor as a member of the National Salaries, Incomes, and Wages Commission. The group commended Tinubu’s efforts to strengthen the South-East’s participation in national governance through his administrative handling of policies and programs.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, President of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo FCT chapter, Mr. Andrew Ugwu, made the assertion during a media interaction on the sidelines of a homecoming organized by the group in Abuja. Ugwu said the appointment reflected the President’s commitment to inclusive governance, merit, and equitable representation. He noted that Tor’s wealth of experience in public service and leadership made her well qualified for the national assignment.
“Since 1999 this is the first time the Igbo people have been remembered, when I heard the news I was thankful to the President for remembering our people,” Ugwu stated. He added that the appointment inspires renewed confidence among the people of the South-East zone and demonstrates the Federal Government’s readiness to harness competent professionals from every region to drive national development.
Ugwu further commented on the ongoing road projects across the South-East states as evidence of the President’s commitment to the region’s development, while urging Tinubu to continue with such initiatives. He expressed confidence in Tor’s ability to contribute significantly to the commission’s mandate of promoting fair and sustainable wage and income policies.
Ugwu also congratulated Tor, who doubles as the Chairperson of the Igbo Project team 2026, on the prestigious international honor she recently received in Liberia. He explained that both the global recognition and her federal appointment were acknowledgments of her dedication, professionalism, and outstanding service. Ugwu pledged the continued support of the Igbo community for initiatives that promote national unity, inclusive development, and equal opportunities for all Nigerians.
In her response, Tor expressed profound gratitude to President Tinubu for finding her worthy of the appointment, saying it came as a big surprise to her and she remains grateful for it. She described the announcement as both humbling and unexpected, reaffirming her commitment to the President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
Tor assured the group that she would uphold the trust reposed in her, work collaboratively with fellow leaders and members of the commission, and contribute meaningfully to policies that promote fairness, equity, and national development.