Nigeria Unity Not Negotiable – Igbo Leaders

Igbo leaders have thrown their weight in support of President Muhammadu Buhari lead All Progressive Congress (APC), says Nigeria Unity is not negotiable.

They stated this under the unifying umbrella of Eze Igbo in the 31 states of the Federation and in diaspora, excluding the south-east, who were in Jos, the Plateau State Capital at the weekend to hold their National Executive Quarterly Meeting.

Speaking at a call to the Deputy Governor Plateau State, Sonni Gwanle Tyoden, the leader of the delegation, Pampas Ebu, said ‘Ndi Igbo’ would never do anything to compromise the unity of Nigeria.¨

Mr Ebu, who is the leader (Eze Igbo), in Minna Niger State, called on government at all levels to guarantee the  safety of Igbo people wherever they reside and that of the entire Nigeria citizens.

Ebu said the traditional rulers chose to hold their meeting in Jos to showcase the return of peace in the state.

His words, “we are here in Jos for our quarterly meeting of all Igbo traditional rulers from states outside Igbo own states, as an indication of the return of peace in Jos.

“The security of our people and property is paramount to us and as leaders, we will ensure that our subjects abide by government policies and programmes”, he said.

Responding, the deputy governor, Mr. Tyoden, assured the traditional rulers of adequate security of not just Igbo people, but everyone living in the state.

According to the deputy governor, “Security of our citizens is key to us as a government, because without an enduring security and peace, there won’t  be any development.

“I want to use this medium to affirm that Igbo speaking people are friends of Plateau state, your contributions in the economy cannot be underestimated,” Mr. Tyoden said