Governors of the South East geo-political zone yesterday met in Enugu and agreed to pursue vigorously security and economic integration with a view to tackling the various security challenges facing the region as well as improving economic cooperation among the states.
Addressing journalists at the end of the meeting, Governor of Ebonyi State, David Umahi, who was elected chairman of the south east governor’s forum during the meeting, disclosed that they also resolved to work together for the interest of the people.
According to him, they also agreed to support the leadership of the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation under the leadership of former Minister of Information, Dr Nnia Nwodo and appealed to the people to give them similar support to enable them succeed and expressed satisfaction so far with the Nwodo -led Ohanaeze.
He said that they all agreed to work together in the areas of economy and security, particularly on the issue of kidnapping.
The Ebonyi State governor , who was introduced as the new chairman by Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State disclosed further that they met with the Ohanaeze leadership and the Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu on issues bordering on the welfare of the South East region.
“We decided to have proper economic integration of the South East zone and in this regard we have instructed the economic commissioners of the various states to come out with a blueprint in that regard, “ Umahi stated.
Newly emerged chairman of the South East Governor’s Forum and governor of Ebonyi State, David Umahi, Enugu State governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, Imo State governor, Rochas Okorocha, Abia State governor, Okezie Ikpeazu and Anambra State governor, Willie Obiano attended the meeting.
