Former Military Head of State, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB) has asked the Igbos from the South East of the country to work towards promoting the unity of Nigeria saying inclusiveness would ensure that the ideals of Nigerias founding fathers is upheld.
Babangida was speaking at a meeting with the Igbo Delegates Assembly (IDA) from the 19 northern states and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja who were on a courtesy visit to the generals Uphill residence in Minna the Niger State capital.
He challenged the Igbos to continue to be impactful in their host communities in the country and use their spirit of industry and enterprise to promote peaceful co-existence among Nigerians.
In his words, “An indivisible Nigeria is very necessary and we must do everything possible to remain as one family though we differ in tribes and tongue.
“The indivisibility of the country is not negotiable and this we must all promote at all times. The Igbos have done well to keep Nigeria together.”
The delegation led by its President, Chief Chikezie Okezie and the Eze Igbo of Minna, Eze Pampas Ngozi Wahiwe were also at the Former President and commander in chief of the armed forces of Nigeria residence in honour of his 78th Birthday and prayed God to continue to grant him strength and wisdom personally and in matters of National development.
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