I, His Excellency Dr. Peter Mbah, had the honor of hosting the meeting of the South-East Governors' Forum in Enugu. Alongside my brother governors, we deliberated on pressing issues concerning our region. At the conclusion of our discussions, we issued the following communique:
COMMUNIQUE ISSUED ON, 2ND JULY 2024, BY THE SOUTH EAST GOVERNORS’ FORUM.
The Forum commiserated with the government and people of Abia State, Ebonyi State, Imo State, and the entire South-East region of Nigeria, as well as with Chief Ogbonnaya Onu’s family, on the demise of His Excellency, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu.
The Forum received a delegation comprising former President Chief Olusegun Obasanjo GCFR, Chief Emeka Anyaoku GCON, and His Royal Majesty Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe CFR, Obi of Onitsha, who visited us in solidarity.
The Forum deliberated on the reviewed report of the South East Security and Economic Summit held in Owerri on September 28, 2023. We agreed to implement the aspects of the report pertaining to security and economic integration and affirmed our commitment to putting actionable plans into place on the key issues discussed.
The Forum resolved to visit Mr. President to discuss pressing issues concerning the South-East region.
The Forum also resolved to interface with the Federal Government to secure the release of Mr. Nnamdi Kanu.
Together with my esteemed colleagues, Senator Hope Uzodinma CON, Dr. Alex Otti OFR, Professor Chukwuma Soludo CFR, and Rt. Hon. Francis Nwifuru, we are committed to addressing the challenges facing our region and working towards a more prosperous South-East.
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