The governors from the South-South and South-East regions have declared their commitment to the sustained Nigeria’s unity, stressing that the country is indivisible.
In an address during the 3rd Meeting of the South-South and South-East Governors at the Government House, Owerri last night, Chairman of the Forum and Akwa Ibom State Governor, Udom Emmanuel said that all stakeholders should continue to work for the indivisibility of the country.
The Forum commended leaders of the North and South-East who worked to diffuse the tension created by the quit notice slammed on Igbos by a misguided group.
Udom Emmanuel called for the unity of the South-South and South-East regions, saying that it will help in addressing the challenges faced by the two regions.
The Forum expressed concern about the too many voices calling for self-determination, urging all groups to exercise restraint.
In attendance at the meeting were: the Akwa State Governor, Udom Emmanuel, Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson, Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, Enugu State Governor, Ifeanyi Ugwanyi, Cross River State Governor, Ben Ayade and Deputy Governor of Anambra State Governor, Nkem Okeke.The next meeting of the Forum would hold in Akwa Ibom on 6th November, 2017.
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