Boko Haram: Govs Seek Support For Security Agents

As the nation grapples with the cases of incessant bombings, especially in the Northern part of the country by the outlawed Islamic sect, Boko Haram, Governors of the South East states have called on all the stakeholders in the area to cooperate  and give their full support to members of all the  security agencies posted to the affected states,  so as to bring the worrisome trend to an end.

Making the call last Sunday, in a chat with newsmen at the Government House, Enugu, shortly after their one-day meeting, the Igbo governors who spoke through the chairman of South East Governors Forum and Governor of Anambra state, Mr. Peter Obi, reasoned that the call became necessary because the issue of incessant bombings if not properly addressed could affect the unity of the country.

The issue of security, they said, should not be left to security agents alone, “as it is the business of every Nigerian, irrespective of tribe, religion or political affiliations”, adding that all hands must be on deck to nip the problem in the bud in the over all interest of the unity and oneness of Nigeria as an indivisible nation.

Fielding reporter’s questions on what governors of the zone are doing to address  the issue of bad roads, especially federal roads in the area, the governors expressed optimism that soon, the problems would be properly addressed, pointing out that they had already discussed with the federal government in that respect.

According to them, the problem of gully erosion in the zone would be equally addressed to enable the people of the area feel the impact of the present federal administration led by president Goodluck Ebele Jonathan.

On the issue of payment of  N18,000 new minimum wage to workers in the five states of the zone , they reacted sharply by describing it as a concluded matter as they have  already agreed to implement it in their various states , so as to encourage workers to contribute their quota in the development of the zone.

They, however, appealed to workers in the five states  to reciprocate by putting in more efforts in the discharge of their duties.