Biafrans have been BADLY treated by Nigeria - Iwuanyanwu and Ohazuluike

Biafrans have been BADLY treated by Nigeria - Iwuanyanwu and Ohazuluike

The Eze Ndigbo of Lagos, Eze Nwabueze Ohazulike has also attributed the long neglect of the South East by the Federal Government as the reason behind the sporadic demand for the creation of a sovereign Biafra State which has affected economy and social life in the region.

Ohazulike in a statement said that the South East region of Nigeria has been neglected and marginalized since independence, noting that the agitators are reacting to the poor distribution of the country resources which has culminated in the underdevelopment of the region.

“Nobody cares about the South East Zone, we have the highest number of unemployed youths. We have the highest rate of bad roads which is as a result of erosion that has crippled the region. Some communities have been cut off due to flooding and erosion and other natural causes.

“Our people cannot go to the farm again because their lands are no longer safe.”

Adding his voice to the need for peace, elder statesman, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu urged President Muhammadu Buhari to treat Ndigbo fairly and ensure they find more accommodation in Nigeria in the interest of the unity of the nation.

Iwuanyanwu who stated this at the Integrated Economic Summit organized by Aka Ikenga in Aba, Abia state, said Ndigbo are major shareholders in Nigeria who have paid more sacrifice than any other group to develop the country.

He also called on President Buhari to shun people who feed him with false reports that Ndigbo hate him.

According to him, “Ndigbo are the major shareholders in Nigeria. If Nigeria is a corporate enterprise, Ndigbo own over 70 per cent equity and deserve to be given their due. The Igbo man is the only Nigerian who believes in one united Nigeria. This is why you find Ndigbo investing in all parts of Nigeria. We don’t have any problem with Buhari; we respect him but he must shun those who tell him that Ndigbo hate him.”