Uzodinma, Sanwo-Olu set up panel to 'douse tension' between Igbo, Yoruba in Lagos | TheCable

Uzodinma, jidesanwoolu set up panel to 'douse tension' between Igbo, Yoruba in Lagos | TheCable

Hope Uzodimma, governor of Imo, and Babajide Sanwo-Olu, his counterpart in Lagos, have jointly set up a committee to strengthen the relationship between the Igbo and Yoruba in the south-western state.The misunderstanding between the two ethnic groups peaked in the build-up to the just concluded general election.

The recent demolition of shops at Alaba International market was also said to have been targeted at businesses owned and operated by the Igbo in Lagos.In a statement on Saturday, Oguwike Nwachuku, chief press secretary to Uzodimma, said while his principal represented the five south-eastern states, Sanwo-Olu represented his own state.

Nwachuku said the aim of setting up the committee “is to settle and douse the increasing tension between the two vibrant groups”. “It was further agreed that compensation will be paid for any wrong demolition in Alaba International market, while taxes, rates and demand notice levied on Igbo real estate developers will be reviewed to ensure they are not outrageously prohibitive, punitive and seemingly targeted at them,” the CPS said.

“The communique acknowledged that Igbos have nothing against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Sanwo-Olu and would continue to support them.”

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