The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has faulted reports about the decision of the Lagos State Government taking actions to victimise Igbo who are residents in the state.

This followed several reactions to the demolition process embarked upon by the state government at the Alaba International Market in the Ojo Local Government Area of the state.

General Manager of the Lagos State Building Control Agency, Gbolahan Oki, had earlier announced during an assessment visit to the market on Friday that the planned demolition of some of the buildings had been marked with quit notice since 2016, adding that the process had been greeted with criticism with claims that the decision was targeted at Igbo people in the market.

Meanwhile, the spokesperson for the Igbo organisation, Alex Ogbonnia, said in a statement on Saturday that the group had carried out investigations about the matter and had been able to establish the true state of affairs.

He added that the President General of the group, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, while calling for calm amongst the Igbo occupants of the market, urged the state government and the state’s Environment and Development Authority to be prudent and goal-oriented during the demolition exercise.

The statement partly read, “The attention of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has been drawn to several fake publications circulating on social media alleging a decision by the Lagos State Government to take actions to victimize the Igbo citizens domiciled in Lagos. Since the disturbing news broke out, we have made investigations in order to establish the true state of affairs.”

Alabaintprice:
Please if you don't have a clear information just shut up and don't say anything..

This has nothing to do with hatred for Igbos or anything....

The government is 100% right to this. Most of these building has been issued letters to renovate there building over the years but have turned deaf ears to that.

Some foolish ones decided to contribute money to pay so that the content of the letter wouldn't come to light.....

After 7 years till now nothing has been done.

If you say this is something agianst the Igbos then I'll tell you that you're just sentimental a d unnecessarily emotional.

3 plazas close to my store renovated there's, why didn't they mark them too for demolition since it is a fight against the Igbos?


I am Igbo as well but something's we Igbos do can be very extreme and unnecessary abeg

The plaza where I have my shop in is also facing same thing. The ceiling keeps calling. How is that a safe place to do business?...

What if one day youre in your shop and the building falls on you? Who will you blame for that ....

Please let's see the truth and call it truth Biko......

I hate nonsense....

I wish the government can arrest that useless drunkard in that video that boldly said that it was because Igbos didn vote for Tinubu nor sanwo that's why they want to destroy the building ... That man should be arrested. He is a useless fellow... Bloody illiterate.

kernniejay:
Igbos and victimization mentality. Whatever that happens in Nigeria, they always cry victim. They didn't win presidency, they say they are being marginalized. Emefiele was arrested, they say it's ethnic cleansing. They always believe they are the target. I don't know why they see themselves as second class citizens in Nigeria.

kernniejay:
Igbos and victimization mentality. Whatever happens in Nigeria, they always cry victim. They didn't win the presidency, they say they are being marginalized. Emefiele was arrested, they say it's ethnic cleansing. They always believe they are the target. I don't know why they see themselves as second-class citizens in Nigeria.

Phoen1X:
If jews could survive the "night of broken glass" and its aftermaths,..we (igbos) will survive this one too.

FreeStuffsNG:
Lagos building demolitions not targeted at Igbo – Ohanaeze
18th June 2023

By
Ayoola Olasupo

The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has faulted reports about the decision of the Lagos State Government taking actions to victimise Igbo who are residents in the state.

This followed several reactions to the demolition process embarked upon by the state government at the Alaba International Market in the Ojo Local Government Area of the state.

General Manager of the Lagos State Building Control Agency, Gbolahan Oki, had earlier announced during an assessment visit to the market on Friday that the planned demolition of some of the buildings had been marked with quit notice since 2016, adding that the process had been greeted with criticism with claims that the decision was targeted at Igbo people in the market.

Meanwhile, the spokesperson for the Igbo organisation, Alex Ogbonnia, said in a statement on Saturday that the group had carried out investigations about the matter and had been able to establish the true state of affairs.

He added that the President General of the group, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, while calling for calm amongst the Igbo occupants of the market, urged the state government and the state’s Environment and Development Authority to be prudent and goal-oriented during the demolition exercise.

The statement partly read, “The attention of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has been drawn to several fake publications circulating on social media alleging a decision by the Lagos State Government to take actions to victimize the Igbo citizens domiciled in Lagos. Since the disturbing news broke out, we have made investigations in order to establish the true state of affairs.”

https://punchng.com/lagos-building-demolitions-not-targeted-at-igbo-ohanaeze/
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Phoen1X:
If jews could survive the "night of broken glass" and its aftermaths,..we (igbos) will survive this one too.