The South East Governors on Sunday condemned abductions and killings across the geo-political zone
This was contained in a five-point communique presented to Journalists at the end of a closed-door meeting held in the government house, Enugu State.
The Governors lamented that the economic activities have come to a halt due to insecurity
They, therefore, called on the Nigerian Government to provide more security in the Zone.
The Governors also agreed to set up a 24-hour Joint Patrol in all major highways within the South East, especially during the Christmas season.
The Chairman of the South East Governors forum and Governor of Ebonyi state, Dave Umahi disclosed to Journalists that;
“We commend the States and the Federal Government on efforts to alleviate the sufferings of the victims of the recent flood menace in the Country. We hope, however, that long term solution is desirable. South East Governors have decided to put funds together to further assist the victims of flooding in our five States in the South East. We, also plead with the Federal Government to please initiate action in the dredging of rivers in the South East, to ameliorate the destruction of houses, farmlands and properties. We request the Federal Government to come to the aid of the victims in terms of rehabilitation of the internally displaced persons
“South East Governors are watching with keen interest, the developments with respect to the case of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu viz-a-viz the Court rulings. However, we believe that a political solution is still possible in this circumstance.” Umahi said
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