An Igbo group, Omaluegwuoku Progress Initiative (OPI), has urged President-elect Bola Tinubu on the need for true federalism and gender inclusion in his administration.

The OPI president, Ginika Tor, made the call at the Igbo Kwenu Day to celebrate the victory of Mr Tinubu and his vice, Kashim Shettima, on Sunday in Abuja.

Ms Tor said: “We worked hard to ensure the victory of Tinubu against all odds even though we faced discrimination and oppression, among other ill-treatment.

“Although we faced oppression and dissemination, we survived it, and we are here to say thank you, God, for making this day possible.”

Ms Tor said the event was to thank God and to celebrate Messrs Tinubu and Shettima as they come on board.

Jude Idimogu, member, Lagos State House of Assembly, said, “Tinubu is a man of the people who will work for all because he does not discriminate.

“Right from when he was Lagos governor, he had a lot of Igbos in his cabinet, including myself, and his presidency will not be different.”

Miriam Onuoha, member, House of Representatives from Imo, said the election of Mr Tinubu was a dream come true, which marked the unveiling of a renewed hope.

The group expressed optimism that the Tinubu-led administration would involve more women and youths in governance and Ministries, Departments and Agencies.

(NAN)