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… Plan regional economic integration
The Governors of the South East Region, under the auspices of the South East Governors Forum, SEGF, have agreed to interface with the federal government to negotiate the release of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, who is facing trial for terrorism charges.
Rising from its meeting in Enugu on Tuesday, the Forum also resolved to foster economic integration of the South East region.
According to a communique read by Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo state, the Forum agreed to visit President Bola Tinubu to discuss pressing issues affecting the region.
The communique is signed by the five Governors of the region.
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The Forum commiserated with Government and people of Abia State, Ebonyi State, Imo State, South East, Nigeria and Chief Ogbonnaya Onu’s Family on the demise of His Excellency, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu.
2. The Forum received the delegation of the Former President Chief Olusegun Obasanjo GCFR, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, GCON and His Royal Majesty Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe CFR, Obi of Onitsha who came on a solidarity visit to the Forum.
3. The Forum deliberated on the reviewed report of the South East Security and economic Summit held in Owerri on the 28th September, 2023 and agreed to implement the aspects of the report pertaining to security and economic integration and affirmed its desire to put actionable plans on the key issues agreed.
4. The Forum resolved to visit Mr. President to discuss pressing issues concerning the South East Region.
5. The Forum also resolved to interface with the Federal Government to secure the release of Mr. Nnamdi Kanu.
His Excellency, Senator Hope Uzodinma, CON.
His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR.
His Excellency, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, CFR.
His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Francis Nwifuru
His Excellency, Dr. Peter Mbah