Hope Uzodimma, the governor of Imo State has said he will not tolerate another sit-at-home order in the state.
This is as the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB has declared Friday, October 1st a sit-at-home.
But speaking to newsmen in Owerri on Monday, Uzodimma said the order will not be obeyed whether on Monday or any other day.
He advised the people to go about their legitimate businesses without fear of molestation.
Uzodimma also expressed sadness that some people were ignorantly obeying the order at the expense of their own existence.
The governor also expressed disgust with the activities of kidnappers in the State who are on the rampage and making Imo people uncomfortable.
He urged the people to go about their normal businesses, assuring that there was enough security to guarantee their safety.
While acknowledging the efforts of security agencies in the State towards securing lives and property, he enjoined them to put more effort and “go after all criminals, especially the kidnappers no matter where they are.”
On Nigeria’s 61st independence, Uzodimma urged Nigerians to maximise the things that unite them for a greater Nation.
He reiterated his beliefs in the unity of Nigeria and called on all Nigerians and Imo State citizens, in particular, to “eschew bitterness, rancour, sentiments and emotions, drop all the differences in us and maximize those things that unite us for a greater Nigeria.”
He also called on the leadership of the country at all levels to; “think of a greater Nigeria by tackling governance in the best way that will benefit our people.”
