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Biafra agitation: Shehu Sani hails Ngige over support for united Nigeria

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3 years ago

June 15, 2021

Former Kaduna South lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani has reacted to the comments made by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Christ Ngige against secessionist agitation in the Southeast region..

On his Facebook page, Sani hailed Ngige’s courage for backing one Nigeria.

Recall that while addressing Igbo leaders from the 19 northern states and the FCT, the Labour Minister had warned those sponsoring propaganda against the Buhari administration to desist for the interest of national unity.

“Infrastructure wise we have gotten our fair share.

“We are there in the Federal Executive Council. FEC is composed of ministers one per state. But President Buhari gave us six ministers.

“Much more importantly, the propaganda against this government in the Southeast should stop”, Ngige warned.

Reacting, Senator Sani wrote, “Dr. Chris Ngige has made an unambiguous stand against secession and secessionist groups from his region.

“He made valid and substantiated arguments in support of a united Nigeria. I commend his courage”.

According to Senator Shehu Sani, times like this call on everyone to take a position and not to hide out of fear of consequences of opinion