NJII Calls for Action on Abuja Indigenous Grievances

The Nigerian Indigenous People Initiative (NJII) has urged the Nigerian Presidency and the National Assembly to urgently address the long-standing grievances of the indigenous people of Abuja. Mr.

Adewal Adeoy, the group's coordinator, made this call during a media briefing in Lagos ahead of the 2026 International Day of Indigenous Peoples. He warned that continued neglect of these communities could lead to unrest in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

The situation has reached a critical stage, described as a "ticking time bomb" requiring immediate intervention to prevent violent agitation. Despite facing land dispossession and marginalization, the indigenous people of Abuja remain committed to peaceful engagement.

NJII proposed the establishment of a judicial commission of inquiry to investigate historical land seizures and ensure adequate compensation. They also called for the enactment of an Abuja Indigenous Bill to guarantee dedicated funding for education and healthcare, promote employment opportunities, and preserve indigenous languages and cultural heritage.