South-East Suffers Estimated $50 Billion Loss from Absence of Sixth State – Ex-Minister

The South-East region is estimated to have lost over $77 billion in revenue since 1994 due to its absence as a sixth state, according to former Minister of Aviation Chief Osita Chidoka. This loss was reportedly caused by the region's lack of representation and governance, resulting in underdevelopment and reduced economic growth.

The South-East region has suffered a significant economic loss of approximately N17.4 trillion over the past 29 years due to its absence of a sixth state, according to Chief Osita Chidoka, former Minister of Aviation. The estimated loss is attributed to the missed opportunity for increased revenue and regional development that a sixth state would have brought. This figures highlights the potential economic benefits that could be reaped by a unified South-East if it were able to join other Nigerian states as a separate entity.