The Ndigboamaka progressive markets association, a group made of traders from 58 markets across Lagos State, Southwest Nigeria, has said the state is not a “no man’s land”.
Gatekeepers News reports that the group asked Igbo traders in the state to disregard the school of thought that Lagos is a no man’s land.
This was disclosed in a communique issued after the group’s recent conference themed: “Catalyzing partnership with traders through innovation, technology, analytical and sustainability,”
Chinedu Ukatu and Anthony Okeke, president and secretary-general of the group, in the communique cautioned Igbos that “while they live in Lagos and do business and make a living, they should not in any way suggest that Lagos is a no man’s land.
“The conference agreed that it is erroneous and insulting to think so.
“The conference also expressed sadness at the occasional diatribe between Yoruba and Igbo in Lagos state as is currently the case.”
The group urged the government to address multiple taxes by agencies at ports and at various markets.
The group commended Benjamin Kalu, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives; Ohanaeze Ndigbo; Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu state; Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo state; and Governor Alex Otti of Abia state; for their efforts in ensuring that there is harmonious relationship and understanding between the Igbos and Yorubas in Lagos.
