Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has visited the Alaba International Market following the demolition of some building in the area by the Lagos State Government.

Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu the President-General of the Igbo socio-political group paid a fact-finding visit to the market in Lagos for an on-the-spot assessment of the tragedy that befell the Igbo traders in the Alaba market.

According to statement issued by Dr Chiedozie Alex Ogbonnia, the National Publicity Secretary, the group disclosed that Iwuanyanwu, visited the market to sympathize with the affected traders.

Ogbonnia stated that the group president promised to set up a committee to look into the situation.

Iwuanyanwu expressed deep grief over the extent and worth of the demolitions, and the huge loss of goods.

He commended the Igbo spirit of hard work, perseverance, ingenuity, entrepreneurship, and resilience and assured the traders that with the Almighty, they will definitely overcome the immediate challenges.

He asked the Igbo traders to remain unfazed and in high spirits, assuring them that he will stand against any form of injustice against any Igbo, anywhere and anytime.

The Ohanaeze President, however, expressed immense delight over the warm reception by the thousands of Ndigbo that came out to receive him and the members of Ohanaeze delegation.

Other members of Ohanaeze Ndigbo in the delegation include Ambassador Okey Emuchay, MFR, the Secretary General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Ichie Damian Okeke Ogene, Vice President General; Rt. Hon. Chiedozie Alex. Ogbonnia, Ph.D., National Publicity Secretary; Chief Hon. Mrs. Beatrice Eze, Treasurer; Barrister C . J Ihemedu, President, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Imo. (New Telegraph)

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