The Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has urged all Igbo communities residing in Lagos and nationwide to actively promote peaceful coexistence, deepen their belief in the Nigerian project, and contribute meaningfully to national unity.

Speaking during a conversation with Ndigbo residents in Lagos State at the Civic Centre in Lagos, Uzodimma, who is the Chairman of the South-East Governors’ Forum, emphasisedthat Igbo people have historically invested in the unity and development of Nigeria, often settling and thriving in communities far from their ancestral homeland.

According to him, it is time for Ndigbo to begin to reap the benefits of the sacrifices and nation-building efforts made by their forebears.

“Our people have always believed in Nigeria. We have invested in its unity, not just with words but with action, through commerce, culture, and community building across the length and breadth of this country.”

He noted that the investment of Ndigbo across Nigeria must not be in vain. “We must continue to work together in peace, with confidence in our collective future, knowing that unity is our greatest strength,” he said.

Uzodimma urged all Nigerians to recognise the contributions of the Igbo to national progress and called for an inclusive Nigeria where all ethnic groups feel a sense of belonging, justice, and opportunity.