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| Governor Okorocha ( 2nd from left), in group picture with the visiting governors from other South-East States |
South East governors met
in Owerri, Imo State today to deliberate on the way forward for the people and
governments of the geo-political zone.
During the meeting, the
governors unanimously disowned a radio station which goes by the name, Radio
Biafra. According to them, Radio Biafra does not have the endorsement of the South-East
governors and as such, should be ignored by the people of the South East zone.
The meeting which lasted
for about three hours had in attendance, the governors of Abia state, Dr Okezie
Ikpeazu, Enugu State, Chief Ifeanyi Ugwuanya, Ebonyi State, represented by the
deputy governor, Chief Kelechi Igwe and the host governor, Owelle Rochas
Okorocha.
Briefing journalists
after the meeting, Governor Okorocha of Imo State said that the South East
governors have come to realize the need for them to come together and work in
the overall interest of the people of the zone.
According to him, the
governors agreed to unite for the purpose of fighting insecurity in the South
East especially the cases of kidnapping, cultism in schools, baby factories,
and other crimes.
They also deliberated on
the agitations against the Boko Haram prisoners in Anambra State and appealed
to the federal government to take a second look at the issue since it is
creating a lot of worries.
Furthermore, the
governors agreed to retain Enugu as their headquarters where they would have an
office for South East governors’ forum.
Governor Okorocha also
said that the South East governors have resolved to have meeting with Mr
President to discuss what the present administration will do for the people of
South - East zone
The Forum also agreed to
promote economic activities in the zone following the economic situation now in
Nigeria and how it affects the people of the South East. And assured
that an economic hub would soon be in place and a committee to that effect has
been set up and to be chaired by the governor of Abia State.
The Anambra State
governor, Chief Willie Obiano was absent from the meeting.
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