Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said that if the south-east zone (Igbos) want to rule the country, they must “shy away from the spirit of individualism” and unite to achieve their political aspirations.
He made this assertion on Thursday while speaking at the south-east security and economic summit in Enugu.
Obasanjo said: “The south-east is known for their spirit of enterprise and adventure and you have to utilise it for improved development and security.
“You must work together and not be divided. You must shy away from the spirit of individualism and must earn solidarity with your neighbours.”
He urged the state governments to leverage on the abundant natural resources in the zone to improve the lives of their people.
Obasanjo said the south-east could be the food basket of the nation, adding that state governments needed to take the responsibility of engaging the youth to check restiveness.
“I don’t think I should be eulogised for facilitating this summit in the south-east because I did the same thing when I visited Maiduguri because of the problem of Boko Haram,” Obasanjo said.
