Lagos is second home of several Ndigbo -Prof Obiozor

Lagos state Governor receiving Prof Obiozor, the President General of Ndigbo worldwide

Following an intelligence gathering perceived to have been received by the Lagos state government, that some miscreants in IPOB clothing will destabilize the long peace enjoyed in Lagos, "this visit came on the backdrop of rumored plans by some groups to attack our state. The Lagos state Governor believe having a word with the Ndigbo President will go a long way to douse the tension. According to words gathered from the official Twitter handle of the Governor, he said;

"Lagos has been known to be a harmonious and cosmopolitan state. We embrace all the cultures and tribes in Nigeria, and live together as one. He further reveal while receiving the President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Ambassador (Prof.) George Obiozor and some Igbo elders and leaders, who came on a solidarity visit to assure us of their continued cooperation, and cordial relationship which they have shared through the years.

Some Ndigbo elders speaking during the meeting.

In Prof Obiozor’s words, “The Igbo nation is renowned for being agents of development and not destruction”.

"Ndigbo cannot indulge in any act that will harm the harmonious peace and cordial relationship between Igbo and Yoruba, especially Lagos”, which he described as a second home of several Ndigbo. 

The Lagos state Governor acknowledge the Ndigbo President saying " And we take his words for it. And further say "On our part, we will continue to provide good governance, ensure security of lives & properties and continue to foster harmonious relationships with all the different tribes and ethnic nationalities in the state.