Okorocha calls for use of common language by W/African countries.

Governor Okorocha flanked by Mrs. Maria Do Ceo Silva Monteiro and other officials of  the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice in a group photo

The Imo state Governor, Owelle Rochas Okorocha has called for the use of a common language outside French and English to unite African nations.

He made this call yesterday when a delegation of ECOWAS Community Court of Justice paid him a courtesy visit at the Government House, Owerri.

Speaking during the occasion, he described the ECOWAS Court of Justice as a landmark achievement in the history of ECOWAS activities.

Said he; “…the days when we suffered from colonialism and neo-colonialism in Africa are over and leaders of Africa must show quality leadership.”

According to him, the need for unity among Africans cannot be over-emphasized as it has remained a pivot upon which the success of every nation revolves.

He congratulated the president of the court, Justice Maria Do Ceo Silva Monteiro

for leading the entire ECOWAS court and commended her for making the African women proud.

Speaking further at the occasion, Okorocha expressed optimism that with the emergence of Muhammadu Buhari as the president of Nigeria, the country would no longer be a sleeping giant but shall rise to take its rightful place in Africa.

Earlier in her speech, the president of the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice, Mrs. Maria Do Ceo Silva Monteiro commended the State governor for a warm reception, adding that they were in Imo State for a 12 days working visit as part of the court 7^th retreat.