Southeast Governors Meet Over The Zone’s Challenges After The EndSARS Protest
Southeast Governors and leaders of thought in the zone are currently in a closed- door meeting at the Enugu state Government House, to strategize on how to make the zone better for the residents in the light of issues raised by youths in the zone during the recent EndSARS protest, and unrest across Nigeria.
The meeting is expected to address the demands of youths in the zone during the EndSARS campaign, take inventory of damages incurred in the zone by the hoodlums who highjacked the peaceful protest, and as well come up with plans on how to amend the damages and prevent future occurrence.
The meeting which is being presided over by the Chairman, Southeast Governors Forum, Engineer Dave Umahi who is also the Governor of Ebonyi state, had in attendance the Enugu state Governor, Chief Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, that of Abia, Okezie Ikpeazu, Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra state represented by his deputy, Dr Nkem Okeke, and Imo state Governor Hope Uzodimma also represented by his deputy.
Others present at the event include state Minister for Environment, Dr Sharon Ikeazo, Senator representing Anambra Central at the Senate, Senator Uche Ekwunife, former governor of Imo state, Senator Rochas Okolocha, Senator Ikeh Ekweremmadu, Chairman Southeast Traditional Rulers Forum and the Traditional Ruler of Onitsha, Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe, President of Ohaneze Ndi Igbo Worldwide, Chief Nnia Nwodo, old Anambra state Governor, Chief Jim Nwobodo, among others.
