In a meeting held today at Government House Enugu, the South East Governors' Forum expressed their condolences to the governments and people of Abia State, Ebonyi State, Imo State, and the South East region of Nigeria, as well as to the family of the late His Excellency, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu.
The Forum welcomed a high-profile delegation led by former President Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, alongside Chief Emeka Anyaoku and His Royal Majesty Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe, who visited in a show of solidarity.
The governors reviewed the South East Security and Economic Summit report and committed to implementing its recommendations on security and economic integration. Additionally, the Forum resolved to meet with the President to address critical regional issues and to engage with the Federal Government to advocate for the release of Mr. Nnamdi Kanu.
The meeting was attended by Governor Hope Uzodinma, Governor Alex Otti, Governor Chukwuma Soludo, Governor Francis Nwifuru, and Governor Peter Mbah.
COMMUNIQUE ISSUED TODAY 2ND JULY, 2024 BY THE SOUTH EAST GOVERNORS’ FORUM.
1. The Forum commiserated with Government and people of Abia State, Ebonyi State, Imo State, South East, Nigeria and Chief Ogbonnaya Onu’s Family on the demise of His Excellency, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu.
2. The Forum received the delegation of the Former President Chief Olusegun Obasanjo GCFR, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, GCON and His Royal Majesty Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe CFR, Obi of Onitsha who came on a solidarity visit to the Forum.
3. The Forum deliberated on the reviewed report of the South East Security and economic Summit held in Owerri on the 28th September, 2023 and agreed to implement the aspects of the report pertaining to security and economic integration and affirmed its desire to put actionable plans on the key issues agreed.
4. The Forum resolved to visit Mr. President to discuss pressing issues concerning the South East Region.
5. The Forum also resolved to interface with the Federal Government to secure the release of Mr. Nnamdi Kanu.
His Excellency, Senator Hope Uzodinma, CON.
His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR.
His Excellency, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, CFR.
His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Francis Nwifuru
His Excellency, Dr. Peter Mbah
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