Igbo Leaders In Lagos Present 7-Point Demand To Ambode

Igbo Progressive Leaders Council, IPLC, Lagos State chapter yesterday, presented a seven-point demand to the state governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode.

The Publicity Secretary of IPLC, Dr. Harris Chuma listed the 7-point demands as:

1) Safety of lives and property of all Lagosians, including Ndigbo. 

2) That the Lagos State Government will continue to support and maintain profound relationship with the Igbo traditional institution in the state.

3) Establishment of a board that will recognise the Lagos Igbo honorary chieftaincy affairs.

4) Sustained improvement of the road network in the state, ensuring that Igbo people get equal treatment as their Yoruba counterparts. 

5) Compensation for victims of fire disaster in the various markets.

6) End to harassment, intimidation and extortion of Igbo by unscrupulous government officials.

7) That the newly inaugurated government will not take Igbos for granted and will not treat them with impunity.

The group, led by the Publicity Secretary of the state chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Mr. Joe Igbokwe, also called for continuous cordial relationship between Ndigbo and the state government. 

*Original reportage by Vanguard, rewritten here *