Imo state governor, Hope Uzodimma, has emphasised the need for leaders in the southeast to work together to curb insecurity facing the zone.
He, however, expressed the determination of Governors of the southeast to work together towards alleviating the sufferings of people of the zone, especially as they concern the tide of insecurity.
Governor Uzodimma made the remarks on Sunday, December 17, at the Thanksgiving Church Service of the Minister of State, Labour and Employment, Rt Hon Nkeiruka Onyejiocha at Umunneochi LGA of Abia State
He acknowledged that people of the zone are going through difficult situations as a result of insecurity and high cost of living, but assured that the Governors are working hard, in collaboration with critical stakeholders, to bring the situation under control.
He said: “Leaders of the zone in collaboration with heads of security agencies and community leaders are working hard to bring lasting solution to the challenges of insurgency, kidnapping and other criminal activities in the zone,” he said and called on “politicians irrespective of their political parties to join hands in building the economy of the zone for the good of the people.”
Governor Uzodimma said that Hon Onyejiocha has given a good account of herself and the All Progressives Congress in her Constituency and called for the prayers of the Church for God’s intervention in the affairs of the country in general and the zone in particular.
He congratulated the celebrant for her efforts in bringing development to her Constituency and the Southeast in general
