Abia State State Governor, Mr. Okezie Ikpeazu stormed Lagos State on Wednesday, October 11th, 2020 to visit his counterpart, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu after last month attacks on public assets and private businesses in the state.
Ikpeazu commiserated with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu over the attacks.
He said: “I am here to commiserate and show my concern to my brother, Governor of Lagos, over the event that happened some two weeks ago. I’m particularly touched by the level of destruction, which will hurt all Nigerians living in Lagos. This is because Lagos is home to all; as commercial city, it is a place where everyone speaks the same language.”
“I want to particularly thank Gov. Sanwo-Olu for giving protection to our brothers from the Southeast during the crisis. This is an indication that our people and their businesses are safe in Lagos. We will continue to live as a united country. With all of us working together, we can keep flourishing.”
“I urge Igbo people living in Lagos to continue to abide by the laws of the State and eschew actions that may cause mistrust between them and members of their host communities.”
“Political leaders have drawn a number of lessons from the recent youth protests against police brutality. Governors are now inclined to drive up inclusion in their policies and programmes.”
However, Sanwo-Olu thanked the Governor Ikpeazu for taking the pain to travel down to Lagos from the Southeast to identify with the residents over the violence. He promised that Lagos State Government would continue to support business aspirations of the Igbo and protect their rights to live in Lagos.