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Ikechi Nzeako
The president of the Lagos State chapter of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Leo Okafor, has said that peace will soon return to the organization in the next few weeks.
Speaking at a general meeting of the chapter in Alimoso area of Lagos State at the weekend, he stated that the conciliation committee that was set to end the crisis in the organization has reached an advanced stage and will conclude its work.
He assured the members that peace will soon return to the organization, adding that peace is critical to development.
Okafor stated that peace and reconciliation will soon return to Ohanaeze Ndigbo Lagos and assured members that the confidence reposed in his administration will be justified through purposeful leadership.
”I want to assure you all that the confidence reposed in me by Ohanaeze Ndigbo Lagos will never be taken for granted. Rather, it will inspire me to work harder in building an Ohanaeze that every Igbo person, our host community and indeed all Nigerians will be proud of,” he stated.
Members from all the local government areas and local council development areas attended the event.
There were cultural displays by different troupes from different parts of the state.
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He declared that peace and reconciliation had finally returned to Ohanaeze Ndigbo Lagos and assured members that the confidence reposed in his administration would be justified through purposeful leadership.
”I want to assure you all that the confidence reposed in me by Ohanaeze Ndigbo Lagos will never be taken for granted. Rather, it will inspire me to work harder in building an Ohanaeze that every Igbo person, our host community and indeed all Nigerians will be proud of,” he said.
He charged members to embrace peace and join hands in building a stronger, united and more influential Ohanaeze Ndigbo in Lagos State.
He pledged to run an administration founded on transparency, accountability, inclusiveness and service to the people, while restoring the political and economic relevance of the organisation in Lagos State.
Okafor announced a proposed insurance package designed to provide financial support to members and their families.
According to him, every registered member would be entitled to a ₦1 million insurance payout in the event of death upon payment of an annual premium of ₦6,000.
He disclosed that discussions with the insurance providers are at an advanced stage, with additional welfare benefits expected to be incorporated into the scheme so that members can also enjoy its advantages while alive.
The Ohanaeze President also directed local government areas and LCDAs to conduct their executive elections to liaise with the Electoral Committee whenever they were ready.
