Ndigbo has the highest stake in Nigeria — Uzodimma
Those peddling the rumour that the South East is disunited have been advised to think of better things to say because Ndigbo has the highest stake in Nigeria.
Governor Hope Uzodimma gave the advice, weekend when he played host to the Coalition of Northern Groups in Government House, Owerri.
His words: “What is rather true and incontrovertibly correct is that the Igbo have the highest stake in Nigeria because there is no community anywhere in the country, you cannot find Igbo people living there, doing their businesses and helping to improve the lot of the people there.
“As result, if there is anybody who needs peace and unity of the country, Ndigbo needs it most, because it is only when the country is united and are living in peace that the Northerners in the South and the Southerners in the North, will prosper under an enabling environment and a very convivial atmosphere to do their businesses.”
While describing the group as “one determined to reinvigorate the dreams of Nigeria’s founding fathers”, Uzodimma also urged Nigerians to support them in their efforts towards strengthening the unity and peace of the country.
The Governor commended the group for not limiting their peaceful crusade to their area but opted to reach out to the leaders and youth groups in other zones of the federation.
