Uzodimma Meets Sanwo-Olu in Lagos Over Yoruba, Igbo Crisis, Details Emerge

• The Yoruba and Igbo feud in Lagos state has finally been squashed between Governor Hope Uzodimma and Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu
• The duo met at the State House to resolve the heated crisis between Igbo traders and Lagos indigenes
• It was gathered that Governor Sanwo-Olu assured the Imo State governor that Igbos would be granted rights in Lagos State

Lagos, Ikeja - Amid the heated feud between Igbo traders and Yoruba indigenes in Lagos State, Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State visited Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to resolve and end the crisis.

In a statement obtained by Legit.ng on Friday, June 30, the governors from the All Progressives Congress (APC) reached an agreement to continue guaranteeing Igbos' rights in Lagos.

Speaking shortly after the meeting, Governor Uzodimma expressed optimism over the proactive response of Governor Sanwo-Olu, who has guaranteed the protection and safety of Igbos in Lagos State.

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Governor Uzodimma further revealed that the Lagos State Governor has set up a committee to look into their concerns, including the demolition of the Alaba market and other relative issues faced by Igbos residing and doing business in Lagos.

Sanwo-Olu guarantees Igbo's safety of lives and properties

Therefore, he encouraged the Igbos to return to their respective businesses without fear of molestation as he had the assurance from his brother-Governor of Lagos State that no policy would be targeted against them.

Speaking earlier during the interview, Governor Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State assured Governor Uzodimma and the Igbo delegates of his commitment to guaranteeing the safety of Igbos and all tribes resident in Lagos.

He urged for more collaboration between the regions and peaceful coexistence with all tribes.

Governor Uzodimma was in the company of the Deputy Speaker Federal House of Representatives, Ben Kalu, and other key Igbo market leaders.

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Gov Hope Uzodimma Intervenes in Impasse Between Igbo Traders and Lagos Authorities

Meanwhile, a strong voice in the southeast of Nigeria has intervened in the ongoing tension between Igbo traders at Alaba and the authorities in Lagos.

Governor Hope Uzodimma, chairman of South East Governors’ Forum, has met with traders, with a view to resolving the issue.

The governor is also expected to meet with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu as part of efforts to ensure peace reigns.

Source: Legit.ng