“For instance the minister of works is an Igbo man. We have a member of in the security council. Our people are everywhere in the government.
“As you all know the Igbo are some of the major importers in Nigeria and our relationship with the federal government through the custom is very cordial and it is hope our people will benefit more”.
Also speaking, Chief Chigbo said that Tinubu’s relationship with the Igbos dates back to when he was the governor of Lagos State.
“Tinubu as governor appointed an Igbo man into the State Executive Council without any form of discrimination. So naturally we are always with the man and we cannot abandon him now”.
While thanking President Tinubu, the Diaspora coordinator, Comrade Gerald Emeka Obielum, who spoke via zoom, said the Igbos outside Nigeria are with Mr President and are committed to his programmes which are geared towards changing the nation for better ..
The converner of the national leaders conference, Bassey James commended the Igbo youth leaders for coming together to mobilize their kiths and kin across the nation to support President Tinubu.
According to him, the Igbos are going to benefit most as the President is committed to creating a business atmosphere in Nigeria.
He said, “The best way is to join a national peace movement which he is championing. I enjoined them to put them together because the conference is scheduled for one of the Igbo states, Owerri in Imo staes after Abuja”.