Apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has called on Ndigbo to tap into the unharnessed natural resources that abound in the region for economic development and sustainability.
The group said Igbo land is blessed with abundant natural resources such as limestone, uranium, caoline, oil, among others which were yet to be tapped.
The president-general of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu made this known at Umuoro Nvosi in Isiala Ngwa South local government area of Abia State, the country home of Governor Alex Otti when he and some members of the apex Igbo Socio-cultural group paid Otti a visit.
He lauded Governor Otti over his sterling performance in office, describing his achievements in office so far as legendary.
Iwuanyanwu congratulated the governor for making Igbo proud, stressing that they are proud of him.
He pointed out that the visit was to give a comprehensive report of Ohanaeze activities to the governor.
While highlighting that he received excellent report of the performance of Governor Otti which is true, he said, “I have field officers who report to me, they have given to me very excellent report on the performance of Abia State Governor, His Excellency Alex Otti. I have also confirmed all the information. I have sent people in the field. In fact, he is classified “A” in our classification. I have come here today, and discussed with him and have confirmed that everything reported to me about his efforts, his achievements since he was sworn in on 29th of May, 2023 is true.
“All I can say here on behalf of Igbo all over the world as their leader is congratulations”.
He submitted that there was need to change the misconception about Ndigbo by non-Igbos, emphasizing that it could only be done by Ndigbo telling their own story rather than allowing others tell an incomplete story of them.
While receiving the delegation, Governor Otti commended Iwuanyanwu for the endorsement, highlighting that he came to office prepared because he understood the problem and the need of the people.
He disclosed that one of the challenges of the people was access road and informed that he had started tackling same.
The governor used the opportunity to disclose that he had approved the assessment of the International Glass Industry, Aba and other moribund industries to enable his government take decision on whether to retrofit them or build new ones, adding that Abia has many mineral resources that would be harnessed.
Governor Otti, who pledged to give the Ohanaeze Ndigbo all the support, expressed gratitude to the president-general for accepting to serve Ndigbo, describing Ndigbo as industrious, business-like and lovers of education and humanity.
