Governor Rochas Okorocha
hosted a high powered delegation of Northern and South-Eastern Traditional
Rulers under the aegis of
Consultative Meeting of the National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria (NCTRN) who yesterday, held a meeting in Owerri to rub minds on the recent disturbances in the South-East.
Consultative Meeting of the National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria (NCTRN) who yesterday, held a meeting in Owerri to rub minds on the recent disturbances in the South-East.
Etsu Nupe, HRH Alh Dr
Yahaya Abubakar led the delegation. The
Northern Traditional Rulers said they believe in the unity of Nigeria and are
concerned about the agitation. They said the agitation
should be looked into. The event saw first class Traditional Rulers from across
the country. In attendance include the Obi of Onitsha, Emir of Lafia, Emir of
Fika, Gbong Gwom Jos among others.
The Traditional Rulers from
the South-East presented their new chairman HRM Eze Eberechi Dick, who doubles
as Chairman Abia State Council of Traditional Rulers. They informed Governor Rochas
Okorocha that peace has returned to the traditional institution in the
South-East.
In his
response, Governor Rochas Okorocha commended the Northern Traditional Rulers for their interest in the
events in Igbo land saying that the Igbos has lost more lives than any other
tribe in Nigeria for the unity of the country. He said Igbos are industrious
and are found in every part of Nigeria, adding that the Igbo man doesn't see
himself as a stranger in any land. Owelle Rochas Okorocha assured the visitors
that the agitation is being looked into by the governors and leaders of
South-East.
He said killing of Ibos in the Boko Haram crises without compensation, amnesty
granted Niger Delta youths without extending same to Igbo youths who
surrendered their arms etc.
Nigeria is my constituency,
having been born and trained in the North, empowered by the South West and
being of Igbo parentage.
Gov Rochas okorocha in a group pix with Northern Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria during their visit to Govt House, Owerri on Tuesday.
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