Buhari Meets South-East Leaders, Promises Inclusive Governance

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday played host to governors, legislatures and leaders from the South-East region of the country.

Deputy senate President Ike Ekweremadu led the delegation of the Igbo leaders to the State House, Aso Rock.

Buhari in a series of tweets via his personal Twitter handle, assured the Igbo of inclusive governance, saying projects like the 2 Niger Bridge amongst others will be his administration’s top priority.

This afternoon I welcomed a delegation of South East leaders, led by Dep Senate President Ike Ekweremadu, to a meeting at the State House. pic.twitter.com/KQcVzxQC1y

— Muhammadu Buhari (@MBuhari) October 13, 2017

Projects like the 2nd Niger Bridge, East-West Road & Coastal Rail project, which will positively impact the Southeast, are a priority for us pic.twitter.com/RvaDYVBYkR

— Muhammadu Buhari (@MBuhari) October 13, 2017

Let me again assure that we are committed to the delivery of these infrastructure projects, with funding support from China.

— Muhammadu Buhari (@MBuhari) October 13, 2017

I thank the delegation for articulating their demands, and I promise that my administration will continue to serve every part of Nigeria. pic.twitter.com/J5xaM3zj2v

— Muhammadu Buhari (@MBuhari) October 13, 2017

I want the Southeast to rest assured that we will deliver all the critical infrastructure projects we promised. pic.twitter.com/pgxG52qbwt

— Muhammadu Buhari (@MBuhari) October 13, 2017

We will work honestly and faithfully with every region of Nigeria, for the good of all. We will not let anyone down.

— Muhammadu Buhari (@MBuhari) October 13, 2017

Amongst those who attended the meeting are the Abia, Enugu, Ebonyi State governors and Imo State being represented by the deputy governor, ministers from the zone as well as the leaders of Ohanaeze Ndigbo.