Main PageAlleged Marginalization In Lagos: APC Tells Igbos To Seek Dialogue
The Lagos chapter of the All Progressives
Congress (APC) has advised Ndigbo in Lagos to be
cautious, tactful and honest in dealing with their
host communities anywhere in Nigeria in the
interest of peace and harmony.
In a statement signed by the Lagos State APC
Publicity Secretary, Mr. Joe Igbokwe, in Nnewi,
Anambra State, the party said it is reacting to the
claims by Ndigbo Cultural Society of Nigeria led by
Chief Udo Udeogaranya that Ndigbo in Lagos are
being marginalised in the politics of Lagos State.
Igbokwe said contrary to the claims of Ndigbo
Cultural Society of Nigeria (NCSN), Ndigbo are
getting their fair share in Lagos State as Igbo can
be found everywhere in Lagos.
According to Igbokwe, "Ndigbo controls
commerce in Lagos from Ladipo market to
Tejuosho, from Oshodi to Alaba International,
from the Trade Fair Complex to Odunade market,
from Idumota to Balogun just to mention a few.
"Ndigbo are in real estate, big time, they are in
hospitality business, transport and building
construction. Ndigbo import more than 60 percent
of all goods in Lagos on a conservative estimate.
"In politics, Igbos are also being represented at all
levels of government from the wards to the local
government and at the state level.
"Ben Akabueze has been the Commissioner for
Budget and Planning for nearly 10 years and the
weight of that office is well known to those who
should know better. Joe Igbokwe sits as the
General Manger LASIMRA, Head UFRU and APC
Publicity Secretary Lagos and these are strategic
offices and six Igbos are fully employed at
LASIMRA.
"Justice Sybil Nwaka, an Igbo ,is in the Lagos
judiciary, there was the late Mrs. Ngozi Mofuanya,
a Director of Public Prosecution (DPP), there are
also Igbo lawyers who are thoroughly enjoying
themselves in the Ministry of Justice in Lagos.
There is also countless number of Ndigbo in top
positions in the Lagos State Ministries, especially
in the Ministry of Education. Many Igbos are also
working in the Local Governments across the
metropolis.
"Ngozi Nwosu from Imo State got a life line of N6
million for an overseas surgery. Mrs. Mary
Igbokwe got N5 million and a flat as compensation
for her late husband who died in a scuffle with
LASTMA officers in Lagos.
Mrs Chima Ubani got cash and a flat at Marwa
Garden Lagos when her husband Mr. Chima Ubani
died in a motor accident near Abuja. First
Consultants Hospital owned by an Igbo got N50
million as compensation for equipment destroyed
after fighting Ebola in that hospital and
consequently stopped spread of the deadly
disease.
"Time and space will not permit us to say all we
know about Ndigbo in Lagos. Igbos have made
great fortunes in Lagos simply because a very
conducive atmosphere has been provided for
these huge and monumental investments to thrive
and we expect Ndigbo to show some
understanding."
The Lagos APC therefore appealed to Ndigbo in
Lagos to work with their host communities in
Lagos for peaceful co-existence and harmonious
relationship.
According to Igbokwe, "Our property in Lagos
were not said to be abandoned after the civil war.
They were returned to us by the Yoruba after the
war.
"Yoruba has been fair to Ndigbo and they need to
reciprocate by seeking dialogue anytime there is
problem instead of wars on the print and
electronic media.
"Eighty percent of rich Ndigbo in Nigeria today
made their wealth in Lagos. Lagos APC still insists
that there are rooms for improvement and we
advise Ndigbo to always seek audience with the
authorities in their host communities for better
understanding and cordial relationship. It is
supposed to be a symbiotic relationship."
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Congress (APC) has advised Ndigbo in Lagos to be
cautious, tactful and honest in dealing with their
host communities anywhere in Nigeria in the
interest of peace and harmony.
In a statement signed by the Lagos State APC
Publicity Secretary, Mr. Joe Igbokwe, in Nnewi,
Anambra State, the party said it is reacting to the
claims by Ndigbo Cultural Society of Nigeria led by
Chief Udo Udeogaranya that Ndigbo in Lagos are
being marginalised in the politics of Lagos State.
Igbokwe said contrary to the claims of Ndigbo
Cultural Society of Nigeria (NCSN), Ndigbo are
getting their fair share in Lagos State as Igbo can
be found everywhere in Lagos.
According to Igbokwe, "Ndigbo controls
commerce in Lagos from Ladipo market to
Tejuosho, from Oshodi to Alaba International,
from the Trade Fair Complex to Odunade market,
from Idumota to Balogun just to mention a few.
"Ndigbo are in real estate, big time, they are in
hospitality business, transport and building
construction. Ndigbo import more than 60 percent
of all goods in Lagos on a conservative estimate.
"In politics, Igbos are also being represented at all
levels of government from the wards to the local
government and at the state level.
"Ben Akabueze has been the Commissioner for
Budget and Planning for nearly 10 years and the
weight of that office is well known to those who
should know better. Joe Igbokwe sits as the
General Manger LASIMRA, Head UFRU and APC
Publicity Secretary Lagos and these are strategic
offices and six Igbos are fully employed at
LASIMRA.
"Justice Sybil Nwaka, an Igbo ,is in the Lagos
judiciary, there was the late Mrs. Ngozi Mofuanya,
a Director of Public Prosecution (DPP), there are
also Igbo lawyers who are thoroughly enjoying
themselves in the Ministry of Justice in Lagos.
There is also countless number of Ndigbo in top
positions in the Lagos State Ministries, especially
in the Ministry of Education. Many Igbos are also
working in the Local Governments across the
metropolis.
"Ngozi Nwosu from Imo State got a life line of N6
million for an overseas surgery. Mrs. Mary
Igbokwe got N5 million and a flat as compensation
for her late husband who died in a scuffle with
LASTMA officers in Lagos.
Mrs Chima Ubani got cash and a flat at Marwa
Garden Lagos when her husband Mr. Chima Ubani
died in a motor accident near Abuja. First
Consultants Hospital owned by an Igbo got N50
million as compensation for equipment destroyed
after fighting Ebola in that hospital and
consequently stopped spread of the deadly
disease.
"Time and space will not permit us to say all we
know about Ndigbo in Lagos. Igbos have made
great fortunes in Lagos simply because a very
conducive atmosphere has been provided for
these huge and monumental investments to thrive
and we expect Ndigbo to show some
understanding."
The Lagos APC therefore appealed to Ndigbo in
Lagos to work with their host communities in
Lagos for peaceful co-existence and harmonious
relationship.
According to Igbokwe, "Our property in Lagos
were not said to be abandoned after the civil war.
They were returned to us by the Yoruba after the
war.
"Yoruba has been fair to Ndigbo and they need to
reciprocate by seeking dialogue anytime there is
problem instead of wars on the print and
electronic media.
"Eighty percent of rich Ndigbo in Nigeria today
made their wealth in Lagos. Lagos APC still insists
that there are rooms for improvement and we
advise Ndigbo to always seek audience with the
authorities in their host communities for better
understanding and cordial relationship. It is
supposed to be a symbiotic relationship."
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