The Igbo community in Adamawa State has reaffirmed its commitment to peaceful coexistence with other ethnic groups, saying its members continue to live and conduct businesses peacefully across Northern Nigeria. The Eze NdIgbo of Adamawa State, Igwe Godwin Ominaka, stated this during the celebration of Igbo Day at Ribadu Square…...
The Igbo community in Adamawa State has reaffirmed its commitment to peaceful coexistence with other ethnic groups, saying its members continue to live and conduct businesses peacefully across Northern Nigeria.
The Eze NdIgbo of Adamawa State, Igwe Godwin Ominaka, stated this during the celebration of Igbo Day at Ribadu Square in Yola, where members of the community gathered to celebrate their cultural heritage and promote national unity.
Ominaka said the peaceful relationship between the Igbo people and their host communities reflected the importance of mutual respect, tolerance and cooperation among Nigeria’s diverse ethnic groups.
The community, which claims a population of more than two million in Adamawa State, said its members remained committed to building cordial relationships with other ethnic groups, contributing to economic development and strengthening national cohesion.
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Speaking at the event, Governor Ahmadu Fintiri announced plans by the state government to establish a multi-billion-naira building materials market, which he said would be completed and commissioned within a few months.
The proposed market is expected to support Igbo traders and entrepreneurs while expanding commercial activities and boosting the state’s economy.
The announcement highlighted the role of the Igbo community in Adamawa’s commercial sector, particularly in trade and other businesses.
The Igbo Day celebration also provided an opportunity for members of the community to showcase their cultural heritage and strengthen relationships with their host communities.
The community reiterated its commitment to peaceful coexistence, economic development and national unity amid Nigeria’s ethnic and cultural diversity.