Igbo race is the life and lifeline of Nigeria - Ooni of Ife

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The Ooni of Ife, His Royal Majesty, Adeleye Enitan Ogunwusi has described the Igbo race as the life and lifeline of Nigeria, urges the federal government to gainfully engage the Southeast youths to ensure the indivisibility of the nation.


Ooni made this known when he paid a courtesy visit to the Abia state Governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu at the government house, Umuahia.
Ooni Adeleye said the visit was part of his decision to bridge the gap across Nigeria and to support the Governor of Abia State.

He said Governor Ikpeazu's passion for the traditional institution in Nigeria, the state and things that has positive values cannot be over emphasized. 

He maintained that Nigerians are the same across board, even as he commended the culture of the Igbos.

In his words: "Igbo tradition is beautiful and signifies that anyone who brings kola brings life. The culture is linked to the ceremony of breaking kolanut which shows strength of the typical Igbo man and woman and the can do spirit of the Igbo race that am very proud of.
 
"Nigerians are spiritually linked and must work together because our strength lies in our diversity." 

Adeleye called on the federal government to as a matter of urgency channel it's strength to a course that would better the course of the youths. 

Adeleye prayed the youths of the state to continue to make Nigeria and Abia proud and went further to rename IPOB; The Indigenous People of a Brighter Nigeria. 

He explained that the youth of the country are the future and energy of the country and should be made to understand that their welfare is his watch word.

Governor Ikpeazu while welcoming his royal guest described the visit as an honour and a priviledge. He thanked his eminence for his kind words to the state, noting that his prayers, support and encouragement has contributed to Abia's success. 



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