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FG Abandoned Igboland Since 1970-simon Okeke by investnow2013: 12:37am On Feb 27, 2016 |
FG abandoned Igboland since 1970 - Simon Okeke By Isaac Ojo and Olajide Omojolomoju On 26/02/2016 04:36:17 AM · Advocates S/East Devt Commission, support for Buhari's anti-graft war Successive federal governments have deliberately abandoned Igboland since after the civil war in 1970, leading to the present restiveness among Igbo youths and the agitation for the state of Biafra. Former Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC), Chief Simon Okeke, said this in his quarterly state of the nation press briefing at his Akatar residence in Nnewi South Local Government Area of Anambra State. His words: “The IPOB, MASSOB and others like that who are reacting are doing so because their region has not been in the reckoning in the political equation and calculations. “These young boys and girls have good reasons to react. There is absolutely absence of federal presence in the entire Igboland. To make matter worse, none of their brothers, sisters, uncles and aunts is in the kitchen cabinet of President Muhammadu Buhari. They are simply reacting to injustice.” Okeke further explained that the accumulated years of neglect and abandonment were responsible for the reaction of Igbo youths in recent times, including the agitation for revalidation of the state of Biafra. However, he cautioned that the agitation against injustice and accumulated neglect should not lead to a clamour for another country, adding that what Igbos urgently need is a macrocosm called Nigeria and not a microcosm called Biafra. He noted that although the South-East was reintegrated back into the country, nothing was done to rehabilitate and reconstruct the region, adding: “Igbos are very exuberant and their enterprise is second to none, which has made them to be scattered all over the face of the earth and undoubtedly doing very well. “What we should be talking about is ensuring that what should have been done since 1970 is done. We should have in place South East Development Commission (SEDC), to reconstruct what was destroyed during the war. But nothing was done to reconstruct the zone that was the seat of the war, not minding the fact that General Yakubu Gowon promised reintegration, reconstruction and rehabilitation.” While challenging South-East governors to unite in the quest for the uplifting, development and reconstruction of Igboland, he said that there should be about three dominant projects done by the Federal Government and jointly owned by the South-East to create employment for youths, in petroleum industries, major refineries and petrochemicals, because the entire South-East is a bed of oil and gas. He said: “Another thing one should say about IPOB/MASSOB is that the reason these youths are agitating is that they did not know what happened during the war. Many of the youths are post-Biafran war children, so they did not know what happened. “I hold the Federal Government responsible for removing history from the school curriculum. It ought to be taught from the elementary to secondary; students can then go to universities and specialise.” The former boss of the PSC also threw his weight behind the anti-corruption war of President Muhammadu Buhari, debunking the insinuation that the war was selective. He said that corruption is the bane of the country. Recalling with pride how he resisted attempts by a former Inspector General of Police to get him corrupted, the former chairman of the PSC called on President Buhari to pursue his war against corruption with double zeal and vigour, pointing out that he is very happy about the way the President is prosecuting the war against graft. He said: “If President Buhari does nothing more than fight corruption, unmask corruption, recover stolen money, he must have done a lot, because most of his predecessors were not courageous enough to tackle corruption. We will expect and urge him to go through other parastatals and ministries when he is through with the investigation of the Office of the National Security Adviser. “He should look into the financial records of the National Assembly, the constituency projects’ funds, ecological funds and other special funds. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) should also be investigated. “I also want to disagree with those who are claiming that the war against corruption is selective; the war must start from the known to the unknown and everyone must account for their actions and inactions. The military officers, serving and retired, arrested, are they members of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP)?” SHARE ON: Share Facebook Twitter Google+ Disclaimer Comments expressed here do not reflect the opinions of Authority newspapers or any employee
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Re: FG Abandoned Igboland Since 1970-simon Okeke by WaleBinSanusi(m): 1:09am On Feb 27, 2016 |
all this Biafra sha |
Re: FG Abandoned Igboland Since 1970-simon Okeke by weedcrusha: 2:05am On Feb 27, 2016 |
Cry cry people..........Your size is not up to 3% of the size of the country. Abeg make we hear word 1 Like |
Re: FG Abandoned Igboland Since 1970-simon Okeke by tpiar: 2:53am On Feb 27, 2016 |
does his outfit and appearance match what he's saying? |
Re: FG Abandoned Igboland Since 1970-simon Okeke by Liberty90: 3:08am On Feb 27, 2016 |
All three posters above me are yoruba. 6 Likes |
Re: FG Abandoned Igboland Since 1970-simon Okeke by tpiar: 3:27am On Feb 27, 2016 |
Liberty90: is the thread meant for an exclusively Igbo website? |
Re: FG Abandoned Igboland Since 1970-simon Okeke by CHIEFCLETUS: 3:31am On Feb 27, 2016 |
Liberty90: when amala enter their belle finish na so the mouth go yarn nonsense. 3 Likes |
Re: FG Abandoned Igboland Since 1970-simon Okeke by tpiar: 3:33am On Feb 27, 2016 |
CHIEFCLETUS: |
Re: FG Abandoned Igboland Since 1970-simon Okeke by CHIEFCLETUS: 3:41am On Feb 27, 2016 |
[quote author=tpiar post=43289947][/quote] nonsense, you no get something productive to do? go learn seamstress, learn how to weave basket....buy Nigeria is trending. Ewu! |
Re: FG Abandoned Igboland Since 1970-simon Okeke by tpiar: 3:42am On Feb 27, 2016 |
CLETUSTHEWANNABE: |
Re: FG Abandoned Igboland Since 1970-simon Okeke by CHIEFCLETUS: 4:03am On Feb 27, 2016 |
[quote author=tpiar post=43289997][/quote] did you read about the lady that was rescued by aunty Iyabo? Thats my hero, a fine Yoruba woman.doing good.citizens job. If i were governor or have way to speak with Ambode I will make sure auty Iyabo is recognized not just by govt but also by industry and corporate giants. This is what will unite and move us forward, not Igbo this, Yoruba that, Hausa this, Ijaw that, Kanuri this, Gwari that. change your ways and follow in footsteps of aunty Iyabo if you know you want to make heaven. i no get time for you but Baba upstairs has a long cane reserved with your name on it. do you hear? ewu aturu! |
Re: FG Abandoned Igboland Since 1970-simon Okeke by tpiar: 4:03am On Feb 27, 2016 |
GOATCLETUS: |
Re: FG Abandoned Igboland Since 1970-simon Okeke by tpiar: 4:06am On Feb 27, 2016 |
as I was saying before the jumping jerk offs invaded the thread: tpiar: |
Re: FG Abandoned Igboland Since 1970-simon Okeke by CHIEFCLETUS: 4:09am On Feb 27, 2016 |
[quote author=tpiar post=43290101][/quote] may God deliver you. Make i ask sef, are you Christian? |
Re: FG Abandoned Igboland Since 1970-simon Okeke by tpiar: 4:10am On Feb 27, 2016 |
DEMONCLETUS: |
Re: FG Abandoned Igboland Since 1970-simon Okeke by CHIEFCLETUS: 4:12am On Feb 27, 2016 |
[quote author=tpiar post=43290129][/quote] will you stop responding to me? i no wan hear from you again. |
Re: FG Abandoned Igboland Since 1970-simon Okeke by Bhella5(m): 4:30am On Feb 27, 2016 |
When will these marginalisation songs end self? |
Re: FG Abandoned Igboland Since 1970-simon Okeke by IamAtribalist: 4:47am On Feb 27, 2016 |
Story story... |
Re: FG Abandoned Igboland Since 1970-simon Okeke by tpiar: 5:00am On Feb 27, 2016 |
YOUNGSTUNA: And what is in your signature? |
Re: FG Abandoned Igboland Since 1970-simon Okeke by tpiar: 5:01am On Feb 27, 2016 |
DEMONCLETUS: |
Re: FG Abandoned Igboland Since 1970-simon Okeke by VcStunner(m): 6:01am On Feb 27, 2016 |
There has never been any federal presence in the SE, we aren't talking about ministerial appointments (which if not constitutionally mandatory we may not even get any). So Igbos started doing what Nigeria is about to learn to do now (i.e taking care of their selves) since before the war. Today SE has more millionaire spread than Ebola virus in Liberia. It's a fact, it's in the records, and I see it each day I walk through the streets in my own village (semi-urban town actually). |
Re: FG Abandoned Igboland Since 1970-simon Okeke by lincolnj88: 6:55am On Feb 27, 2016 |
igbo youth have waken up... but our elders seems to be our problem |
Re: FG Abandoned Igboland Since 1970-simon Okeke by homosapien(m): 7:32am On Feb 27, 2016 |
Is there any region that the span called successive federal government did not abandon? Please enough of all this we are been victimized abeg it really getting annoying l. |
Re: FG Abandoned Igboland Since 1970-simon Okeke by Agimor(m): 7:37am On Feb 27, 2016 |
But Igbo sons and daughters has occupied principal position in the senate and other vital sector,why didn't they develop their land. |
Re: FG Abandoned Igboland Since 1970-simon Okeke by YourMrBoo: 8:20am On Feb 27, 2016 |
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