Access to the Sea Debate Rekindles Questions About Nigeria’s Geopolitical Zones
The demand for access to the sea has revived debate about Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones, an idea widely associated with former Vice President Alex Ekwueme. Some people argue that the zoning arrangement left the South-East without direct coastal access. They believe political structures are often defended when they favour a group, but criticised when their long-term effects become inconvenient. The discussion also draws on Nigeria’s history of military coups, arguing that political ideas can be viewed differently once power shifts. Should geopolitical zoning be reconsidered to address economic access and regional equity?
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