By amaechi kingsley
The Young Igbo Christian Ministers Congress (YICMC) last weekend held their 2013 Igbo-ezuo conference at Links Hotel Owerri, with the theme; “Onye Bu Onyi Igbo”.
President of YICMC Bishop Athan Azubike in his address stated that the Igbo clergy under the auspices of YICMC have decided to be involved in the crusade for the good of the Igbo Nation, adding that in furtherance to attain re-awakening of the socio-political and religious consciousness of Ndi-Igbo, both at home and in Diaspora, there is the need to unite and fight for a common goal of the Igbo Nation.
Speaking, also at the event, patron of YICMC, Mr. Mike Ahamba condemned the deportation and termination of Imo Indigenes living and working under the Abia state government, adding that Igbos should always look out for each other and assist those who cry out for help, pointing out that the problem befalling the Igbo Nation are constituted within.
He also recalled Michael Opara who had in the past introduced agriculture in the early years of Nigeria, as it was the major sustenance of the Nigerian economy until the advent of oil in the Niger Delta. He however added that over the years, the agricultural sector has grown so weak due to lack of unfavorable policies to revive the sector.
He urged the Nigerian Governors especially those of the South East to implement and execute favorable policies that will affect the agricultural sector positively and also revive indigenous industries in their states, laying emphasis on the shoe industry which he said while in existence attracted foreign markets like Italy, which today Nigeria is a major importer of their shoes and wears.He urged the Nigerian Governors to make the country condusive for everyone so as to minimize brain drain, pointing out that it is high time to vote for personalities who have the people in their heart.
Also speaking at the event, Chief Vitalis Ajumbe who also represented the former Governor of Abia state, Chief Orji Uzor Kalu stated that in the history of Nigeria, Igbos have been unequally represented both on political and official appointments, which he blamed on the lack of unity amongst Ndi-Igbos, stressing that unequall allocation of resources has graduated to bad development in the South-ea
