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IMO STATE GOVERMENT HAILED FOR ITS EFFORT IN THE PROTECTION OF LIVES AND PROPERTIES AT THE INTERACTIVE FORUM ON CONFLICT RESOLUTION IN KANO STATE.

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The Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Imo State on Northern Affairs, Alhaji Suleman Ibrahim represented and protected the interest of Imo State at the interactive forum on conflict resolutions at the strength in diversity development center held at the Federal Ministry of Science and Technology, Kano State.

Issues bothering tribal killings and conflicts in Imo State were addressed as Alhaji Suleman Ibrahim restored the confidence of the Northerners and their brotherly support for the Shared Prosperity of Governor Hope Uzodimma and the entire Ndi Imo.

Alhaji Suleman Ibrahim expressed regret over the killings in Imo state and reassured his audience of the efforts of Governor Hope Uzodimma Administration to protect the lives and properties of both Imo indigenes and law-abiding settlers in the State.
The Chairman of the forum, Alhaji Lawal Muhammad Ribah commended Governor Hope Uzodimma over his quick intervention and efforts at proffering solutions for lasting peace and coexistence among the Northern tribe in Imo State.

He called on other Governors to emulate His Excellency in bringing peace, and stability and protecting the lives and properties of their people.

He further assured the Governor of full support from the people of the North and also encouraged the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Northern Affairs, Alhaji Suleman Ibrahim to continue with his good works.

 

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