Pursue Unity, Peace, Play Active Role in Nigerian Politics, Deputy Speaker Kalu Urges Igbo Elites, Leaders.
Benjamin Okezie Kalu has called on Igbo elders, leaders and stakeholders to close ranks and speak with one voice in politics, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt.
He also urged them to pay more than passive attention to socio-economic issues and get deeply involved into the national politics of Nigeria.
Kalu made the call at the South East Stakeholders’ Convergence (SESC), also described as the South East Elders and Stakeholders Meeting, convened in Owerri, the Imo State capital on Friday to discuss unity, progress and peace in Igbo land.
Addressing the gathering chaired by the former Military Governor of Imo State and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Senator (Gen) Ike Nwachukwu (Rtd), the Deputy Speaker said unity remains the foundation for development, stressing that peace in Igbo communities would only come when leaders reason together in harmony. We will achieve more when we are united. The need for unity cannot be overemphasized. Peace leads to the development of communities”.
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