South-East Youth Leaders Support FCT Land Director Nwankoeze

The Coalition of South East Youth Leaders (COSEYL) has publicly supported Mr. Chijioke Nwankoeze, the Director of Land Administration in the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), urging him to stay focused on his duties. In a statement signed by President General Comrade Goodluck Ibem and Publicity Secretary Comrade Okey Nwaoru, COSEYL condemned attempts to use accountability mechanisms as tools for intimidation or vilification of public officials.

The group noted the increased criticism surrounding Nwankoeze's office since he assumed the position, questioning whether the scrutiny was more about him personally rather than the policies guiding land administration. COSEYL asserted that accountability should be impartial and free from ethnic bias, emphasizing that allegations do not equate to proof of misconduct.

They acknowledged the complexities of land administration in Abuja and advised dissatisfied parties to utilize legal channels for grievances instead of personal attacks. COSEYL called for fairness and justice from civil society organizations involved in the scrutiny of public officials.