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The Digest:

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, speaking at the Imo State Economic Summit, directly contradicted negative security advisories he had read, declaring that he felt "perfectly safe" in Owerri and praising the local governor's efforts.

Key Points:
  • Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson addressed the Imo State Economic Summit in Owerri on Thursday, December 4th.
  • He openly challenged negative security reports he had read before his visit, asking the audience, "Do you feel safe here today?"
  • Johnson answered his own question, stating, "Yes, we all feel safe. And I feel perfectly safe."
  • He specifically thanked Governor Hope Uzodimma for his leadership and security efforts.
  • Johnson also commended the governor's ambitious drive to provide 24-hour electricity to Imo State.
  • He highlighted the critical role Artificial Intelligence (AI) would play in achieving this economic transformation, calling it "the future."
By publicly dismissing security fears from his own podium, Johnson plants a seed of contrasting perception, suggesting that the reality on the ground in specific, governed areas can defy the broader storm of negative international headlines.

Sources: Daily Post Nigeria, The Cable