Insecurity: Buhari Summons Gov. Hope Uzodinma, Others

Abiola Olawale
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President Muhammadu Buhari has summoned Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State, Minister of Power, Abubakar Aliyu and the Chief Economic Adviser, Prof. Doyin Salami.

In a statement issued by the Presidential spokesperson, Garba Shehu, it was disclosed that Buhari will meet with Uzodinma, Aliyu and Salami in three different meetings.

During the separate meetings, the President would be apprised of the latest developments in Imo State, the power sector and the state of the economy.

In the meeting with Uzodinma, the President is expected to discuss the recent spike in insecurity cases and also the recent destruction of the private home of President-General of Ohaneze Ndigbo, Prof. George Obiozor.

Also, the meeting with the Minister of Power, Buhari is expected to discuss way forward on the frequent power outages facing the country.

The statement reads, “President Muhammadu Buhari has summoned Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State, the Minister of Power, Abubakar Aliyu, and the Chief Economic Adviser, Prof Doyin Salami, to a meeting at the Presidential Villa on Monday afternoon.

“The President is scheduled to meet separately with them and he would be apprised of the latest developments in Imo State, the power sector and the state of the economy.

“It would be recalled that the President while condemning the spate of violence in Imo State in the aftermath of the destruction of buildings and assets of the Police and the home of Prof. George Obiozor, President-General of Ohaneze Ndigbo, pledged to review the security situation in southeast Nigeria.

“President Buhari has also voiced his concern over the frequent power outages, apologising to Nigerians and assuring a quick relief to the situation.”

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