The apex Igbo socio-cultural and political organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has welcomed President Bola Tinubu on his official visit to Enugu State tomorrow, and has sought the release of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.
The organization in a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Dr. Chiedozie Alex Ogbonnia, expressed delight over the gradual attitudinal change of the federal government towards the Igbo people.
It stressed that national peace, unity, patriotism and sustainable economic development of any country are the outcomes, effects or products of equity, and social justice.
It added thus: “There’s hardly any society or group that can be complacent under severe existential threats, such as orchestrated marginalization, relative deprivations and external instigation of insecurity, conflagrations and crises.
“The President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Nze Ozichukwu Fidelis Chukwu expressed optimism that with the inauguration of the South East Economic Commission, the appointment of Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla, as the Chief of Naval Staff, and Sen. David Umahi as the minister for works; as well as the inclusion of some eminent Igbo in federal cabinet, boards and parastatals, etcetera.”
He further noted that it is hopeful that with the Enugu visit, President Tinubu will write his name with gold in the hearts of Ndigbo and all the well-meaning Nigerians, if he orders for the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.
“We seize this opportunity to commend His Excellency, Dr. Peter Mbah, the Governor of Enugu State for his disruptive innovative and massive infrastructural development in Enugu State; Enugu International Conference Centre, Enugu Smart schools in all the electoral wards of Enugu State and hospitals across the states; resuscitation of Hotel Presidential Enugu, Flour Mills, Nigergas, the construction and rehabilitation of hundreds of roads in the State, among others within a short period of his administration.
“We also appreciate Sen. Hope Uzodimma, the Chairman of the South East Governors Forum and Chairman of the All Progressive Governors Forum, for the life-saving installation of Night Landing Equipment at the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport, Owerri.
“Finally, we wish President Tinubu a safe, joyous and eventful trip as he is treated with the Igbo hospitality in Enugu State,” the statement adds.
